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Delhi L-G Anil Baijal begins preparing for vector-borne diseases

At least 12 cases of dengue have already been reported in the city in 2018

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As vector-borne diseases start to rise in Delhi, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal, on Friday, chaired a meeting to discuss the preparedness against the mosquito breeding diseases. He directed all the agencies to take effective steps for prevention of diseases and ensure zero tolerance for mosquito breeding.

At least 12 cases of dengue have already been reported in the city this year, of these two were in the first week of April, which indicates an early arrival. The meeting attended by Health Minister Satyendra Jain, Principal Health Secretary, NDMC Commissioner, North MCD Commissioner, Assistant Directorate General of Health Services, and DUSIB CEO, focused on preventive measures and involvement of community through intensive IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) campaign.

"Health Department and other agencies should be well prepared in terms of logistics like diagnostic kits, beds, and medicines for patients. All stakeholders should immediately activate their Standard Operating Procedures for prevention of dengue and chikungunya cases in Delhi," said L-G in the meeting.

In the meeting, a detailed presentation was made on the past experience and challenges, and then a status of present preparedness, a roadmap for coming months was discussed. It was also decided that public awareness will be carried out on a large scale through extensive information and community members will be trained for monitoring of breeding sites at the household level.

The cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between mid-July and November-end, and this period may stretch up to mid-December, but this year the cases have started in April. The campaign start in the schools before the summer vacations as the children can create awareness among their families and friends.

Finally, all stakeholders were directed to immediately activate their Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for prevention of dengue and chikungunya cases in Delhi. It was conveyed that role of every stakeholder must be clear so that there is an effective implementation for control of mosquito breeding.

DEADLY DISEASE

  • The cases of vector-borne diseases are usually reported between mid-July and November-end, and this period may stretch up to mid-December
     
  • The awareness campaign for such diseases will start in the schools before the summer vacations
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