Excelsior Correspondent
POONCH, Apr 27: A monthly review meeting of the National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) staff was held at the office of the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Poonch under the chairmanship of CMO Dr Parvaiz Ahmed Khan.
During the meeting, staff members were sensitized about the spread, prevention, signs, symptoms and diagnosis of vector-borne diseases, with a focus on malaria and dengue. The session was jointly addressed by Dr Parvaiz Ahmed Khan and District Health Officer Dr Mohd Azam, who stressed the importance of early detection and timely intervention to prevent outbreaks.
Officials directed field staff to intensify awareness campaigns at Anganwadi centres, schools, colleges and public gatherings, emphasizing that grassroots-level education is key to controlling the spread of such diseases.
Apart from vector-borne diseases, staff were also instructed to create awareness about water-borne illnesses and heat-related health issues during field visits, particularly in view of changing weather conditions.
The CMO urged all staff members to maintain punctuality and ensure that assigned targets are achieved within the stipulated timeframe, highlighting the need for coordinated efforts and active community participation to strengthen public health initiatives in the district.
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