ISLAMABAD.
The district administration has ramped up efforts to combat the spread of dengue, focusing on schools and urban areas through strict inspections, fumigation, and public awareness campaigns. According to a spokesperson for the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, the initiative is particularly targeting schools.
The Assistant Commissioner (AC) conducted inspections at six private schools to ensure compliance with anti-dengue Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Schools identified as breeding sites for dengue larvae face strict penalties, and two individuals have already been arrested for SOP violations. Islamabad Deputy Commissioner, Irfan Nawaz Memon, stressed the need for schools to hold staff accountable for any larvae found on their premises.
In addition to school inspections, the district administration is conducting widespread fumigation to eliminate mosquito breeding sites across the Federal Capital. After completing fumigation in rural areas, the campaign has now moved to urban neighbourhoods. Areas such as Sector G-6, Aabpara, Melody, F-6 Markaz, and F-7 Markaz have already undergone treatment.
News published in the Express Tribune on 12th October 2024
