‘Take decisive action against dengue menace’

Times News Network
Ludhiana: Deputy commissioner (DC) Jitendra Jorwal assured that the administration was taking all possible steps to curb the dengue menace. In a briefing with various departments, Jorwal highlighted the need for stricter enforcement of dengue prevention strategies, including issuance of challans to homes and businesses where mosquito larvae were found.He stressed on the importance of staying vigilant and ensuring the efficacy of measures.
The DC ordered all schools and educational institutions to ensure that children wore long-sleeved clothing to prevent mosquito bites. He encouraged people to cover all water storage containers, remove old tires, broken pots, and other debris. Jorwal made it clear that the battle against dengue demanded strong and decisive action, urging all local authorities, rural development agencies and others to continue enforcing penalties on those who failed to maintain cleanliness.
He called for widespread public involvement and adherence to these efforts and directed the health and municipal cleanliness teams to distribute mosquito nets in labour colonies.