Sindh Government Launches Campaign to Combat Dengue and Malaria Outbreak

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The Sindh government, concerned about the rising cases of dengue and malaria in the province, has issued directives to launch a campaign to deal with the situation. Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, the provincial minister for health, has ordered intensified spraying, fogging, and awareness campaigns across districts. According to the provincial health department, over 200,000 malaria and 819 dengue cases have been reported across Sindh this year, prompting the government to mobilize all its resources to control the outbreak. The campaign involves larvicidal operations, fogging, awareness campaigns, and public education through banners, pamphlets, and information materials displayed prominently at hospitals, schools, markets, and other public places.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sindh government has launched a large-scale awareness and prevention campaign to curb the spread of dengue and malaria in the province.
  • Over 200,000 malaria and 819 dengue cases have been reported across Sindh this year, according to the provincial health department.
  • The government has instructed all district health officers, local governments, and other relevant departments to intensify preventive measures on an emergency basis.
  • Larvicidal operations, fogging, and awareness campaigns have already been initiated across all districts.
  • Lady health workers have been tasked with conducting door-to-door awareness sessions at the community level.
  • Dr. Pechuho emphasized that dengue is a preventable disease and that with proper hygiene and precautionary measures, the outbreak can be controlled swiftly.

Statistics:

  • Over 200,000 malaria cases have been reported across Sindh this year.
  • 819 dengue cases have been reported across Sindh this year.
  • The Vector-Borne Diseases Wing of the Directorate General Health Services (DGHS) has instructed all district health officers to follow emergency measures.
  • Dr. Pechuho has instructed all stakeholders to conduct daily spraying, fogging, and awareness programmes in every district.
  • The health department is working around the clock to protect citizens from the outbreak.

Sources:

  • Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Provincial Minister for Health, Sindh Government
  • Provincial Health Department, Sindh Government
  • Directorate General Health Services (DGHS), Sindh Government