Massive drive launched to tackle dengue spread

To curb the spread of dengue, the district Health Department carried out a large-scale drive on Friday under the ongoing campaign ‘Har Friday, Dengue Te Vaar’.

Civil Surgeon Ramandeep Kaur confirmed that extensive checks were conducted across houses, offices and institutions and action was taken wherever dengue mosquito larvae were detected.

Houses and offices were inspected, which included LIC office, located opposite Pavilion Mall. A challan was issued to the firm in the presence of Municipal Corporation employees.

A total of 420 teams were deployed for the operation, which covered two jails and 505 government offices across the district recently. During the inspections, larvae were found in 21 offices, prompting swift preventive measures.

In residential areas, 27,429 houses were inspected. Health teams examined 41,215 containers and water-holding vessels, of which 79 were found positive for dengue larvae.

Dr Kaur emphasised that cleanliness remains the most effective weapon against dengue. She urged residents to eliminate stagnant water from rooftops and surroundings, regularly dry coolers and water tanks and dispose of unused tyres, bottles and containers, which could become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

She appealed to the public to cooperate with health teams and take proactive steps to keep their homes and workplaces safe from mosquito infestation. “The fight against dengue can only be won when the government and residents come together with a shared responsibility,” she said.

The campaign continues to intensify across Ludhiana as the authorities aim to minimise the risk of dengue outbreaks through community engagement and rigorous field action.