PESHAWAR: Termination of implementation progress on action plan against dengue fever of Department of Health as Satisfactory, Chief Secretary Shahzad Khan Bangash on monday stressed, need for greater coordination and greater cooperation among relevant officials to ensure effective measures for prevention and control of dengue fever.
Main secretary expressed these views while presiding over meeting with review implementation progress on “Dengue Action Plan 2022” is here, the handout says. The meeting was attended by the Director General of Health Services, Dr. Shaheen Afridi, the responsible for dengue, Dr. Qasim Afridi, and other relevant officials.
Shahzad Bangash was informed that only 84 patients have been diagnosed so far. with dengue virus is a year which is significantly less than the previous year.He said next a few months were decisive for dengue fever, and the Department of Health took all possible steps for the prevention and control of dengue virus.
Main secretary called for launch of awareness campaign about precautions against dengue virus so public themselves can avoid virus by taking action. The meeting participants were informed that systematic communication campaign for this purpose launched in newspapers, radio, television and on social media through the information department.
In addition, information sessions are held. also held in mosques, schools, colleges and universities. Shahzad Khan Bangash instructed the Department of Local Government to improve drainage and water supply. system in areas of dengue outbreaks. With better preparation and implementation of action plan, leader secretary said that the efforts of the Ministry of Health prove effective in warning of dengue virus.
