DHO Islamabad continues dengue prevention drive

Islamabad


ISLAMABAD:The District Health Office (DHO) Islamabad has intensified field activities to prevent the spread of dengue, focusing on monitoring high-risk locations, eliminating mosquito breeding sites, and raising public awareness.



According to official sources, DHO field teams are actively monitoring sensitive areas to identify and eliminate potential mosquito breeding grounds as part of ongoing efforts to control dengue transmission in the federal capital.



The teams are also conducting public awareness activities to educate residents about preventive measures and encourage them to maintain clean surroundings and remove stagnant water, where mosquitoes can breed.



The ongoing campaign aims to reduce the risk of dengue transmission through sustained field surveillance, vector control measures, and community participation, they added.