CDA, ICTA launch drive against dengue virus

In this regard, District Health Officer Dr Amirzada Khan informed that effective foolproof preventive measures had been taken against the virus. He said special public health education campaign has also been launched to educate the community regarding maintaining clean environment around their surroundings and taking special precautionary measures against mosquitoes.

He said special measures were also under way in the rural areas and 300 Lady Health Workers had also been visiting door to door in the far-flung areas to educate the local community for adopting effective preventive measures.

On the special directives of Deputy Commissioner Amer Ali Ahmad, Assistant Commissioner (Rural) Asia Gul, in cooperation with CDA (Enforcement Directorate) had also launched special anti-encroachments operation in the rural areas.