DC directs complete eradication of dengue.

FAISALABAD -- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Muhammad Ali has directed the all departments concerned to intensify measures for complete eradication of dengue in Faisalabad district.

He was presiding over a meeting of District Emergency Response Committee for Anti-Dengue while Assistant Commissioner Sadar Umar Maqbool, District Coordinator Dr. Zulqarnain, officials of Environment Department, Social Welfare, FDA, PHA, Education, Agriculture and others were also present on the occasion.

The Deputy Commissioner said that there is a danger of dengue virus as current season is conducive for its growth and spread of its larvae so no negligence would be tolerated in this regard.

He said that district heads of all departments should fulfill their responsibilities for prevention of dengue and in case of negligence they would be held responsible.

He also directed to expedite surveillance activities in the...