On Tuesday, the Nagpur Municipal Corporation’s Task Force Committee held a meeting to address strategies for controlling the spread of malaria, dengue, and chikungunya, which have been linked to mosquito-borne illnesses and insufficient vaccination coverage at local hospitals and dispensaries. The meeting was chaired by Additional Municipal Commissioner Aanchal Goyal.
During the meeting, Goyal reviewed ongoing fogging and spraying efforts and instructed zone officers to verify the availability of equipment and adjust the fogging and spraying schedules as needed. She also evaluated vaccination efforts, with Dr. Sarla Lad, the Maternity and Child Welfare Officer, reporting on vaccination gaps and delays.
With the rainy season exacerbating mosquito proliferation and increasing cases of dengue and chikungunya, Commissioner Dr. Abhijit Chaudhary has urged residents to implement a weekly “Dry Day” by eliminating standing water around their homes to prevent mosquito breeding.
The NMC’s health department is actively combating the spread of these diseases. Asha workers are conducting door-to-door surveys to identify fever cases. Dr. Chaudhary has called for public cooperation and accurate reporting.
To date, Asha workers have surveyed 162,895 homes. They identified and treated 4,369 containers with dengue larvae, including 6,278 coolers, 1,112 tyres, 5,290 pots, 2,889 drums, 1,240 earthen pots, 894 bird and animal dishes, and 1,745 other items. Anti-larval chemicals have been applied to these areas.
Residents are advised to prevent water accumulation around their homes, change water in coolers and pots daily, and seek medical attention if experiencing fever.
The government is making all possible efforts of spreading awareness about the mosquito menace and cautioning citizen on the gravity of these diseases.
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