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No Dengue Outbreak in Dhaka, Administrator Says

Strategic Insights

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Dhaka is not currently experiencing a dengue outbreak, according to Shajahan Mia, the administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC). The city's hospitals are treating patients who have traveled from outside the capital, and the DSCC has launched a special cleaning and mosquito eradication campaign to prevent the spread of dengue. The campaign, which includes dividing Dhanmondi into seven zones and deploying 700 workers to clean key mosquito breeding grounds, is part of the city's efforts to maintain a clean and livable environment. Shajahan emphasized the importance of community involvement in maintaining a clean city and shared plans to tackle bad odors and unsanitary conditions in Dhanmondi.

Key Takeaways:

  • Dhaka is not currently facing a dengue outbreak, according to Shajahan Mia, the administrator of Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC).
  • Most dengue patients in hospitals are from outside Dhaka.
  • The DSCC has launched a special cleaning and mosquito eradication campaign, including zone-wise drives across Dhaka South.
  • Dhanmondi has been divided into seven zones, with 700 workers deployed to clean key mosquito breeding grounds.
  • Pesticides are being applied in these areas as part of the campaign.
  • The DSCC is collaborating with agencies such as RAJUK, the Ministry of Public Works, BRTA, and the police to ensure cleanliness and safety.
  • Shajahan emphasized his goal of making Dhaka a livable city and mentioned a task force led by the Local Government Division to achieve this goal.

Statistics:

  • 700 workers are deployed to clean key mosquito breeding grounds in Dhanmondi.
  • 7 zones have been created in Dhanmondi for mosquito eradication efforts.
  • Pesticides are being applied in polluted areas to prevent the spread of dengue.
  • DSCC is collaborating with 5 agencies to ensure cleanliness and safety in Dhaka.
  • The DSCC is working to tackle bad odors and unsanitary conditions in Dhanmondi.

Sources:

  • Shajahan Mia, Administrator, Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC)
  • DSCC's special cleaning and mosquito eradication campaign
  • Local Government Division
  • RAJUK
  • Ministry of Public Works
  • BRTA
  • Police Department of Dhaka

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