New Delhi, Aug. 31 -- With Delhi's dengue cases showing a decline, the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has intensified surveillance and mosquito-control measures across the city, with Mayor Pravesh Wahi directing officials to maintain weekly reviews of vector-
borne diseases.
At a review meeting on Monday, officials said 311 dengue cases had been recorded in Delhi up to August 31, against 499 during the corresponding period last year a 46 per cent decline.
The MCD Public Health Department has so far carried out fogging and insecticide spraying at 1,197 locations. The Mayor directed officials to undertake targeted spraying at construction sites, religious places, parks, schools and health centres, besides acting promptly at potential mosquito-
breeding sites.
Wahi asked field staff to step up monitoring and work in coordination with elected representatives to strengthen prevention efforts. Officials from the Public Health Department, including the Municipal Health Officer and Deputy Health Officers from all 12 zones, attended the meeting.
Mayor said the MCD would adopt a multi-level strategy to contain vector-borne diseases, with weekly reviews and public cooperation to prevent water stagnation and mosquito breeding ahead of the peak season.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Millennium Post.