LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister has asked all Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners enhance Anti Dengue Activities in the Cabinet Committee meeting at Darbar Hall of Civil Secretariat here on Friday.
Provincial Minister for Auqaf Saeed ul Hassan Shah, Chief Secretary Punjab, Secretary Primary and Secondary healthcare Department Sarah Aslam, Deputy Commissioner Lahore Mudassar Riaz where Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners joined via video link were present on this occasion.
The meeting was attended by representatives of Police, DGPR, Civil Aviation, Livestock, PHA, DHA, Rescue1122, Special branch, Higher Education, Local Government, Punjab Healthcare Commission and other departments. The Health Minister reviewed anti-dengue activities in the province. Secretary P and SH Department presented progress review of different department. Representatives of different departments shared their respective activities to the Health Minister.
The Health Minister said, “It has become very important to control dengue as it may spread due to carelessness. Indoor surveillance must be enhanced immediately. All commissioners and Deputy Commissioners must take action against officials not reporting any surveillance activities. The DG must personally supervise anti-dengue activities from THQs. We are witnessing increase in suspected cases. The Punjab Health Commission must personally monitor activities. Bogus reporting on dengue surveillance is unacceptable.
The districts falling in red zone must immediately take measures to control dengue. All institutions must share their respective reports to the Primary and Secondary healthcare Department. All CEOS must make anti-dengue activities successful. Dengue larva must be eliminated after identification of hotspots. All institutions must work in collaboration to achieve the results. The SOPS must be enforced as per recommendations of DEAG. I appeal people to keep their homes, offices and shops clean. Surveillance and larvicidal activities must be especially focused. All institutions must play part with responsibility.
The Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners are responsible for making the required resources available. The Corona vaccination is underway at full pace in all districts of Punjab. The pace of vaccination process has been increased. Chief Secretary Punjab said that Lahore face bigger threat of dengue and plans for UC level must be prepared. The Dengue Expert Advisory Group has been asked to focus on monitoring and measures on dengue awareness must be adopted.