Urban Development Minister AK Sharma led a high-level meeting on Thursday to address dengue awareness and control measures. The minister stressed the importance of halting the spread of dengue by tackling water stagnation to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. Discussions revolved around the Dastak campaign, which focuses on raising public awareness and implementing preventive measures against dengue.
Principal Secretary of the Urban Development Department, Amrit Abhijat, highlighted the social responsibility of officials, advocating for citizen involvement in the anti-dengue initiative. He urged the establishment of dedicated teams to maintain cleanliness and monitor activities actively. Health department officials were instructed to intensify mosquito control measures, emphasizing regular fogging and anti-larval operations to curb rising dengue cases. Early detection and timely treatment were underscored as critical in combating the disease.
During the meeting, municipal commissioners and executive officers updated on dengue control efforts, with a directive to promptly address waterlogged and high-risk zones. AK Sharma called for extensive public awareness efforts to ensure citizens remain informed and healthy, contributing to a dengue-free environment. Key officials, including Director of Urban Local Bodies Anuj Kumar Jha and Joint Director of the Health Department Dr. Pankaj Kumar, attended the meeting virtually.
In a related move, the Chief Medical Officer in Lucknow issued a circular inviting presidents and office-bearers of Resident Welfare Associations to a sensitization meeting on Friday. The meeting aims to educate on preventive measures against vector-borne diseases, motivated by the report of 64 new active dengue cases, bringing the total to 1,312 cases since January 2024. Additionally, one new malaria and chikungunya case was recorded. The CMO’s office initiated this step to disseminate vital information and ensure community engagement amidst rising cases of dengue, malaria, and chikungunya.
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