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Fight Against Malaria And Dengue: Haryana Plans A Special Cleanliness Drive

The State government has directed its Health Department, Education Department and Urban Local Bodies to take action at their respective levels and drive awareness about cleanliness and vector-borne diseases among people

Fight Against Malaria And Dengue: Haryana Plans A Special Cleanliness Drive
Highlights
  • The Public Works Department has been told to fill up pits on roads
  • Participation of public representatives would be ensured in the drive
  • Education Department has been directed to spread awareness among students

Chandigarh: The Haryana government has directed its different departments to take measures to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases like Malaria and Dengue, as part of a special cleanliness drive from May 1 to June 15. The Public Health Department has been directed to make all water pipes free of leakage throughout the state by June 15, Health Minister Anil Vij said here yesterday while presiding over a meeting of the State Level Malaria Working Committee for Inter-Sectoral Coordination.

Mr. Vij also issued directions to the Health Department to do anti-larvae spray at all possible places where mosquitoes could breed.

He directed officials of the Urban Local Bodies to issue notices to owners of all vacant plots in the urban areas to ensure cleanliness and make fogging machines available in all districts.

The Public Works Department (Buildings and Roads) has been told to fill up pits on the roads or near residential areas.

Participation of public representatives would be ensured in the drive. Besides, the Education Department has been directed to spread awareness among students of schools, colleges and other educational institutions about these diseases, Mr. Vij said.

Also Read: Cleanliness Drives, Separate Girls Toilets. Haryana’s New Swachh Mantra

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