Dengue larvae found at 3 places near Sodal

Tribune News Service

Jalandhar, September 16

Jalandhar Deputy Commissioner Ghanshyam Thori on Thursday asked the Municipal Corporation, the Health Department and the Local Government Department, to start a major drive to tackle the spread of vector-borne diseases in the district.

Presiding over a meeting at the District Administrative Complex, the Deputy Commissioner said vulnerable spots where mosquitoes can breed should be identified well in advance. He said a joint team comprising the Health Department and civic body must hold door-to-door survey in this regard. He said the team should also check coolers or other dumped waste items in the open.

Thori said inspection at government offices should also be conducted. He said the district administration was firmly committed to combat the dengue menace.

The authorities reported six dengue cases in the district so far and test reports of some samples were awaited.

Meanwhile, teams of the Health Department today inspected 70 houses near Sodal area. Dengue larvae was at three spots in a residential colony near Sodal area. Thori said spread of dengue can be contained through proper awareness and enforcement, especially in urban areas. He directed health officials to launch a campaign in rural areas as well.

District Epidemiologist Dr Aditya Paul said, “We have inspected around 400 houses in the district during monsoon. Drive to check larvae is under way. Those with fever are also diligently being tested. Six dengue cases have been reported in district so far.”