Report: FT Correspondent:
RAWALPINDI — Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting Barrister Daniyal Chaudhary said that timely and effective measures against dengue have significantly improved the situation in Rawalpindi compared with last year.
Addressing a meeting of the District Emergency and Response Committee on Dengue Control, he appreciated the performance of field teams. The meeting reviewed vector surveillance, larva cases, field response, fogging, sanitation and public awareness activities.
Daniyal Chaudhary said the positive results reflected effective field measures and timely response, but stressed that there was no room for negligence in preventive efforts.
He urged citizens to prevent stagnant water around their homes and immediately report potential dengue breeding sites.
Deputy Commissioner Capt. (R) Nadeem Nasir directed departments to continue coordinated efforts and focus on dengue hotspots, while MNA Tahira Aurangzeb stressed the need for stronger public awareness.
