Chandigarh, July 11:
In a surprise move, Punjab’s Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr Balbir Singh on Friday inspected at the residences of his cabinet colleagues and LOP as a part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s initiative ‘Har Shukarvar Dengue Te Var’. The drive revealed a concerning presence of mosquito larvae in Desert coolers ,Flower pots & water-containers for birds etc , highlighting the need for immediate preventive measures.
“Dengue can become deadly if it turns hemorrhagic, leading to severe complications. However, collective efforts can halt its spread,” Dr. Balbir Singh said while emphasising the importance of eliminating breeding spots and urged caretakers, ministers, LOP and the public to work together to make Punjab dengue-free.
The Health Minister directed officials,from ASHA workers to senior officers, to intensify awareness drives and mobilise communities. He emphasised that Health Committees in every village and mohalla must conduct home inspections every Friday from 9-10am to ensure no mosquito larvae survive.
Dr Balbir Singh urged for mass participation for a better impact to defeat dengue, he also advised everyone to cover water containers, cleaning the desert coolers weekly and not accumulate any stagnant water around their houses.
On the occasion, Principal Secretary Health Kumar Rahul, Director Health and Family Welfare Dr Hitinder Kaur, State Program Officer (NVBDCP) Dr Arshdeep Kaur and other health officials were also present.
