Anti-Dengue Fogging Drive Launched In Federal Capital

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Islamabad: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has launched an anti-dengue fumigation drive in different localities across the city to combat the rising threat of dengue fever.

Under the direction of the Directorate of Health Services Metropolitan Corporation, teams of health workers are fanning out across the city, spraying insecticide in residential areas, schools and other public spaces.

The fogging has been carried out in government schools IMC G-9/1, G-9/2, Lok Virsa Shakarpadian, IMS G-9/4, G-10 Markaz, G-8 Markaz, IMS G-9/2, Judicial Academy H-8, IMCBI-III, Public Library H-9, Islamabad, including DHS, DHO Office, Additional Deputy Commissioners, Assistant Commissioners and Magistrates, health department teams, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI)and other institutions.

Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad Irfan Nawaz has directed that all possible resources be used to control the deadly virus and that sanitation arrangements be improved in different areas of the city to prevent dengue breeding grounds, informed ICT Spokesman Dr Abdullah Tabasum on Friday.

Irfan Nawaz has warned that the city is facing a “serious dengue threat” and has urged residents to cooperate with the authorities’ efforts to control the virus.

The anti-dengue fogging drive is expected to continue for several weeks, said Dr Abdullah.

In recent weeks, the city has also launched a public awareness campaign, urging residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

The authorities have also stepped up their efforts to clear garbage and stagnant water from public places which are breeding grounds for mosquitoes.