Let’s eradicate Dengue by cleaning surroundings every day, said Greater Hyderabad Muncipal Corporation Mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi at an awareness programme held on the occasion of National Dengue Day.
Speaking on the occasion, the Mayor said that by end of the year 2023, awareness programmes should be organised at every house with the theme of ‘Let’s eradicate dengue disease by using participatory methods.’ To prevent mosquitoes, the surroundings of the house should be cleaned from time to time without water storage. She said that the lids should be tight on the overhead water tank inside the house and above the house to prevent mosquito larvae from being stored. She said that damaged items, plastic and polythene items should be removed. Mosquitoes can be prevented by removing weeds and growing basil, mint, citronella grass and lemon grass.
She said that it should be ensured that sewage does not accumulate in the surroundings of the house. Dengue, Chicken Pox and Malaria diseases should be eradicated. Action should be taken to prevent garbage from being dumped anywhere. If a dengue positive case is registered, measures are being taken to prevent it from spreading to others through the sprayer, she added.
