Faisalabad: Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Nauman Siddique on Tuesday directed for strict implementation of anti-dengue strategy to overcome the larva once for all. Presiding over a meeting of District Emergency Response Committee for dengue prevention, he directed all departments to formulate a comprehensive anti-dengue strategy in view of the ongoing monsoon season and implement it strictly in letter and spirit. He stressed the need for eliminating all potential dengue breeding sites and instructed anti-dengue teams to maintain an active field presence with vigilant surveillance to ensure that no hotspot remained undetected. He said that anti-dengue activities must be genuine and result-oriented rather than merely fulfilling formalities. He directed the officials to ensure continuous monitoring of identified hotspots and timely surveillance to prevent the spread of dengue larvae.
