Dera's administrations prepares action plan against dengue virus.

PESHAWAR -- Additional Deputy Commissioner Dera Ismail Khan Muhammad Iqbal Wazir has underlined the need for taking solid measures against dengue virus by eliminating dengue larva growth.

He expressed these views while presiding over a meeting regarding the situation in wake of dengue and coronavirus in the area.

He said the vaccination process should be accelerated to complete the second dose of Covid vaccination to effectively contain the spread of the disease.

The meeting was attended by Assistant Commissioners and officials of Department of Health, Education, Police, EPI, MTI, Industries, Agriculture, WSSC, Local Government, RTA, TMA, Irrigation, Rescue 1122 and other relevant.

During the briefing, it was told that most of the cases were those who got the first vaccine against corona but did not get the second dose of the vaccine.

A sufficient number of vaccinations were ensured during the campaign during house to house campaigns and by going to bus terminals and markets.

The ADC said that the current process of covid vaccination was going at slow pace, the departments concerned should make concrete steps to expedite the drive and effectively stop spread of the pandemic.

The meeting reviewed the situation in wake of dengue virus and It was told that the health department constituted rapid response teams besides distributing mosquito nets in the affected areas.

An action plan against dengue had been prepared to prevent dengue virus, it was told.

The meeting was told that orientation and training were arranged for departments concerned for better tackling of the dengue virus.

Furthermore, focal persons have also been nominated and a control room has also been established to deal with dengue cases.

Similarly, five isolation wards have also been set up in the hospitals of the district. An awareness walk was also organized to create awareness among...