16-05-2025
Dengue dangerous but preventable disease: DC
Mandya: In a strong call to action, deputy commissioner Kumara on Friday emphasised the importance of preventive measures in the fight against dengue fever, describing it as a dangerous yet preventable disease that requires collective awareness and community involvement.
Speaking at the inauguration of a
dengue awareness rally
at Sanjay Circle, the DC stressed that "awareness is the first and most effective medicine against dengue." He highlighted that the key to prevention lies in individual and community efforts. "It is our collective responsibility to ensure a
clean environment
. Dengue can be prevented if we all work together to eliminate
mosquito-breeding grounds
," he stated.
With the arrival of the monsoon season, the risk of dengue transmission increases due to water stagnation in drains, containers, and construction sites.
Kumara urged citizens to regularly clean these areas to prevent the proliferation of mosquitoes.
Dr K Mohan, district health and family welfare officer, emphasised this year's campaign theme: "Inspect, Clean, Cover." He advised residents to identify potential mosquito-breeding sites, clean them thoroughly, and ensure that water storage containers are properly covered.
To observe
National Dengue Fever Awareness Day
, a human chain was formed at Sanjay Circle, with participation from students from various colleges.
'Keep your surroundings clean'
District surveillance officer Dr Suvarna on Friday emphasised the need for public and all elected representatives' cooperation in preventing dengue and similar epidemic diseases.
She spoke during the inauguration of National
Dengue Prevention
Day held in Mysuru. Dr Suvarna highlighted that dengue can be prevented by people keeping their surroundings clean and not allowing mosquitoes to breed.
She said that the health department took various measures to prevent dengue and raise awareness among people. The health department directed all primary health centres to conduct larvae surveys in their areas every Friday. Former corporator Rajani Annaiah, state-level entomologist Usha, district RCH Siraj Ahammed, and others were present.
