Excelsior Correspondent
JAMMU, Sept 20: Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC) Commissioner, Dr. Devansh Yadav here today reviewed the ongoing citywide thermal fogging and spraying campaign aimed at preventing the spread of vector-borne diseases such as dengue, malaria and chikungunya.
Directing field teams to intensify operations in sensitive, waterlogged and densely populated areas, where the risk of mosquito breeding remains high, Dr. Yadav appealed to the residents to extend their cooperation by keeping their surroundings clean, avoiding water stagnation in household containers, overhead tanks and open drains and by covering stored water properly.
The special campaign, which is being jointly executed by the JMC, Health Department and Anti-Malaria Department, marks the third round of fogging this year. The first campaign was launched in July and in continuation, the present round covers various wards on a daily basis.
Today thermal fogging and spraying was conducted in Ward No. 41 (Bohri area) and Ward No. 61 (Patta Paloura area). The Malaria Control Teams are carrying out door-to-door spraying, while JMC’s specialized machinery is engaged in large-scale thermal fogging.
The Commissioner informed that the campaign will continue till October 18.
He said, “Through thermal fogging and spraying, we are making consistent efforts to protect the people of Jammu from vector-borne diseases. However, the success of this campaign depends not only on Government action but also on people’s cooperation. Citizens must take responsibility by maintaining cleanliness in their surroundings, not allowing water to stagnate and adopting basic precautionary measures.”
Malaria expert of Jammu Health Department, Dr. Dhruv Raina and Health Officer of JMC, Dr. Vinod Sharma, were also present on the occasion.
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