Fumigation drive launched to curb dengue spread

PESHAWAR: The provincial health department has launched an anti-dengue spray campaign in five dengue-affected districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Peshawar, Abbottabad, Bannu, Swabi and Nowshera. In these districts, fumigation is being carried out during dawn and dusk in dengue hotspot union councils.

Anti-dengue operations are actively underway in Tehkal, Interior City, Nasir Bagh Road, Hayatabad, and other relevant localities in Peshawar.The indoor residual spraying (IRS) is also being carried out inside the homes of dengue-affected patients to eliminate dengue mosquitoes.

Under his guidance, efforts to eradicate dengue larvae within households have been accelerated. Public awareness campaigns at the street and union council levels, promoting community participation, have also been initiated. Advisor to chief minister on health, Ikhtesham Ali has instructed all line departments to effectively implement the 2024 dengue action plan and fulfil their responsibilities diligently.