PESHAWAR:Commissioner Peshawar Division, Captain (Retd.) Khalid Mahmood, has directed the relevant departments to take urgent and effective measures to prevent dengue and ensure strict monitoring of preventive activities.
A meeting chaired by the commissioner was held to review the current dengue situation and assess ongoing measures to control the spread of the disease. Officials from the district administration, health department and other relevant departments attended the meeting.
The meeting reviewed measures to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and improve preventive efforts.
The commissioner directed the concerned authorities to treat stagnant water, conduct indoor surveillance to detect and eliminate mosquito larvae in homes, improve sanitation and drainage systems, and launch effective public awareness campaigns.
He also instructed officials to organize dengue awareness sessions in public and private schools and colleges and eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites within educational institutions.
The commissioner further directed the relevant departments to ensure an immediate response to confirmed dengue cases, provide timely medical facilities and strengthen coordination among all concerned institutions.
He emphasized that all departments must ensure effective implementation of the Dengue Action Plan 2026 according to their assigned responsibilities and continuously monitor preventive measures.
The commissioner reaffirmed that all available resources would be utilized to prevent the spread of dengue and protect public health.