KARACHI: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner South Capt (R) Abdul Sattar Issani on prevention of water borne diseases in the district, here on Thursday.

Health department officials of all the district, including DHO south Dr. Muhammad Ahmad Qazi, representatives of KWSB and owners of water hydrants also participated in the meeting. During the meeting, the deputy commissioner South said that special arrangements were required for the prevention of such diseases due to water contamination.

He stressed that water reservoirs should be made safe while arrangements should also be made to protect water hydrants from water pollution. He said that meters should be installed at water reservoirs to check the quality of water.

Steps should be taken for the special care of the patients and provision of medicines in hospitals and dispensaries for the cure of these diseases, he added and directed the officers of District Health Administration to prepare a detailed report regarding hydrants and other water reservoirs.