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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Drive against dengue prevention in Varanasi from today
Varanasi: A special campaign will be launched by health department in Varanasi on Friday to mark National Dengue Day , observed every year on May 16, to raise awareness about causes and prevention of the disease. Chief medical officer Dr Sandeep Chaudhary said people will be educated about symptoms, prevention and treatment of dengue and encouraged to maintain cleanliness around their homes. This year's theme for National Dengue Day is 'Check, Clean, Cover: Steps to Defeat Dengue'. The CMO said all superintendents and medical officers in charge should ensure rallies were conducted in schools to educate students and camps organised in sensitive areas to check fever patients. He said no new dengue cases were reported this year so far. Dengue cases are usually found during rainy season. To prevent and control dengue, ASHA and ANM workers will go door-to-door every Sunday, spreading awareness with the slogan 'Attack Mosquitoes, Target Larvae'. District malaria officer, Sharad Chand Pandey, said ASHA workers would not only raise awareness in their areas but also ensure stagnant water got drained. He said, "In case of fever, consult doctor before taking any medication for dengue prevention . Dengue larvae breed in clean water, so ASHA workers will ensure source elimination. They will check coolers, pots, fridge trays and containers, ensuring proper disposal of sources. People should be made aware to clean such places weekly. People will be encouraged to keep their surroundings clean and use mosquito nets while sleeping. If dengue symptoms appear, they should contact nearest govt hospital immediately. He said symptoms of dengue might include high fever, severe headache, joint pain, nosebleeds, skin rashes, gum bleeding, eye pain, vomiting, diarrhoea and back pain.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
All depts achieve 100 per cent target under disease control drive
Varanasi: The special communicable disease control campaign was successfully conducted from April 1 to April 30 with all departments achieving nearly 100 per cent of their targets. During the Dastak campaign , the health department surveyed approximately 7 lakh households. Individuals with symptoms of fever and influenza-like illness (cold, cough, flu) were screened. Additionally, community and self-help group meetings, and public awareness rallies were organised. District malaria officer Sharad Chand Pandey said under the communicable disease control campaign, Dastak campaign was conducted from April 10 to April 30. Asha and Anganwadi workers identified 2,091 fever cases and 496 ILI (influenza-like illness) patients by visiting households. Under the Dastak campaign, Asha workers identified 697 individuals with malaria symptoms, 496 with cold and fever, 35 with TB symptoms, 39 with filariasis symptoms, and 4 with leprosy symptoms. All were examined and treated. A total of 2,516 drains were cleaned, and 1,439 bushes were cut. Additionally, 308 India Mark-2 hand pumps and 126 platforms were repaired. 110 ponds and 145 areas with stagnant water were cleaned. The Swachh Bharat Mission constructed 569 toilets. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Sandeep Chaudhary urged people to maintain cleanliness around their homes round the year.
Time of India
02-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
All depts achieve 100% target under disease control drive
Varanasi: The special communicable disease control campaign was successfully conducted from April 1 to April 30 with all departments achieving nearly 100% of their targets. During the Dastak campaign , the health department surveyed approximately 7 lakh households. Individuals with symptoms of fever and influenza-like illness (cold, cough, flu) were screened. Additionally, community and self-help group meetings, and public awareness rallies were organised. District malaria officer Sharad Chand Pandey said under the communicable disease control campaign, Dastak campaign was conducted from April 10 to April 30. Asha and Anganwadi workers identified 2,091 fever cases and 496 ILI (influenza-like illness) patients by visiting households. Under the Dastak campaign, Asha workers identified 697 individuals with malaria symptoms, 496 with cold and fever, 35 with TB symptoms, 39 with filariasis symptoms, and 4 with leprosy symptoms. All were examined and treated. A total of 2,516 drains were cleaned, and 1,439 bushes were cut. Additionally, 308 India Mark-2 hand pumps and 126 platforms were repaired. 110 ponds and 145 areas with stagnant water were cleaned. The Swachh Bharat Mission constructed 569 toilets. Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr Sandeep Chaudhary urged people to maintain cleanliness around their homes round the year.
