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BBMP Takes Stringent Measures To Combat Dengue Outbreak
As part of
the initiative, the corporation has initiated a "Dry Day" campaign
zone-wise. Recently, GM Palya of East Zone and New Thippasandra were inspected
to oversee awareness activities aimed at residents. The campaign focuses on
educating citizens about the breeding habitats of Aedes and Aegypti mosquitoes,
responsible for transmitting dengue.
Residents
have been advised to diligently check and empty water storage containers such
as sumps, drums, and flower pots weekly to prevent stagnant water that
facilitates mosquito breeding. Nath stressed the importance of replacing
stagnant water to prevent larvae from breeding, highlighting that standing
water for over a week is conducive to mosquito multiplication.
In addition
to door-to-door awareness campaigns conducted by Asha workers, Nath highlighted
the use of larvicide spraying to target mosquito breeding sites effectively. He
underscored the importance of entering comprehensive survey data into the
Frism-H software daily to track and prevent dengue outbreaks effectively.
Highlighting
the corporation's efforts, Zonal Commissioners, Joint Commissioners, and Health
Officers have actively supervised the "Dry Day" operations across
eight zones. Special Commissioner of the Health Department personally inspected
operations in Mahalakshmi Layout, underscoring the seriousness with which BBMP
is addressing the dengue threat.
Further
reinforcing awareness efforts, Nath instructed the installation of loudspeakers
on autos in high-risk areas to disseminate information about dengue prevention
measures effectively.