DC, Hyderabad Mayor Stress Joint Efforts to Prevent Dengue
DC, Hyderabad Mayor Stress Joint Efforts To Prevent Dengue
Published August 24, 2026 | 03:00 PM
HYDERABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 24th Aug, 2026)
Deputy Commissioner Zain-ul-Abideen Memon and Mayor Hyderabad Kashif Shoro jointly chaired a meeting on dengue prevention and control at the Mayor Secretariat here on Monday. DHO Hyderabad Dr Pir Ghulam Hussain, officers of relevant departments and other stakeholders attended the meeting.
The deputy commissioner stressed:
- The need for inter-departmental coordination
- Regular monitoring
- Timely elimination of mosquito breeding sites to prevent dengue spread
He directed concerned officials to pay special attention to junkyards, tyre shops, nurseries, washing areas and under-construction buildings, ensuring immediate removal of stagnant water.
Mayor Kashif Shoro directed:
- Organizing dengue awareness programs at union council and town levels
- All relevant departments effectively carrying out fumigation, larva control, and other preventive activities as per SOPs
He also directed continued larva control and spraying activities at 44 identified dengue hotspots on a priority basis.
DHO Dr Pir Ghulam Hussain briefed the meeting on the current dengue situation and ongoing preventive measures, highlighting:
- Monitoring of identified hotspots and mosquito breeding sites
- Installation of dengue awareness banners at public and private hospitals
- Activation of a central monitoring system for daily elimination of stagnant water, spraying activities, and patient monitoring in hospitals.
The meeting stressed effective coordination among all relevant departments and adoption of a joint strategy to prevent and control dengue in Hyderabad.