Lahore Commissioner Directs 100% Implementation of Anti-Dengue Protocols in Flood Relief Camps

Lahore Commissioner Marryam Khan has directed the district administration to ensure 100% implementation of anti-dengue protocols in flood relief camps. This directive was issued during a divisional meeting to review anti-dengue, anti-smog, and flood relief operations in the entire Lahore division. The meeting was attended by various department heads, including the Deputy Commissioner, Additional Commissioners, and officers from the Environment Department.

Key Takeaways:

• The Commissioner has directed the district administration to ensure 100% implementation of anti-dengue protocols in flood relief camps, including cleanliness, clean water, and other essential measures.
• The district administration is conducting dengue larva surveillance and safely adding larvicidal drugs to standing water to combat dengue.
• Currently, there are fewer dengue cases this time as compared to last year, with the majority of cases reported in a UC in Iqbal Town.
• The Commissioner visited a flood relief camp in Government Middle School Gaushala, Bund Road, Shafiqabad, and reviewed the facilities provided by the district administration.
• A total of 43,000 people were shifted to safe places and 13,621 cattle were also shifted to safe places in 31 villages affected by the floods.
• 3,898 people are present in nine relief camps in four tehsils of Lahore while three relief camps have been established in Ravi Town/tehsil near River Ravi alone.
• Clothes are being provided to those residing in the flood relief camps.
• The Punjab Chief Minister is monitoring practical measures and facilities for the relief of flood victims.
• 17 medical camps are functioning in provincial capital to treat water-borne diseases, as per the instructions of the CM Punjab.
• Nine veterinary relief camps and 17 mobile dispensaries for livestock are also operational in Lahore.

Statistics:

• 100% implementation of anti-dengue protocols in flood relief camps has been directed by the Commissioner.
• 43,000 people were shifted to safe places.
• 13,621 cattle were also shifted to safe places.
• 3,898 people are present in nine relief camps in four tehsils of Lahore.
• 3 relief camps have been established in Ravi Town/tehsil near River Ravi alone.
• 17 medical camps are functional to treat water-borne diseases.
• 9 veterinary relief camps and 17 mobile dispensaries for livestock are operational in Lahore.

Sources:

• Lahore News.com
• The Express Tribune