Chandigarh, April 3 -- Punjab has stepped up its preparedness to tackle vector-borne and water-borne diseases ahead of the monsoon season, with Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Balbir Singh and Finance and Transport Minister Harpal Singh Cheema jointly chairing a high-level State Task Force meeting to coordinate a multi-departmental response.
Addressing officials from various departments, Dr Balbir Singh stressed the need for a comprehensive "One Health" approach to combat diseases such as Dengue, Malaria, Chikungunya, Rabies and Leptospirosis.
He said the strategy integrates human, animal and environmental health systems to ensure effective disease control. The minister highlighted that the state has significantly strengthened its d...