FDA Directed to Double Surveillance Activities Under Anti-dengue Campaign
FDA Directed To Double Surveillance Activities Under Anti-dengue Campaign
Published August 18, 2026 | 03:30 PM
FAISALABAD, (APP – UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 18th Aug, 2026)
Faisalabad Development Authority (FDA) Director General Muhammad Asif Chaudhary has ordered officials to double the surveillance activities under the anti-dengue campaign. He directed the relevant staff to remain more vigilant and proactive than before, ensuring the timely identification and effective elimination of potential breeding sites of dengue larvae, thus preventing the possible spread of dengue mosquitoes during the current season.
Assigning a special task to Additional Director General FDA Qaiser Abbas Rind, the DG directed that the performance of surveillance staff be monitored daily to make the anti-dengue campaign result-oriented. Officials found negligent or careless in their duties will be held accountable.
He stated that traditional measures alone are not sufficient to deal with potential dengue threats, emphasizing the need for continuous surveillance, prompt action, and a responsible approach.
In compliance with the DG’s directives, Additional Director General FDA Qaiser Abas Rind convened an emergency meeting and conducted a detailed review of the performance of the anti-dengue surveillance staff. Director Town Planning-II Asma Mohsin, Focal Person Anti-Dengue/Assistant Director IT Usman Ramey, other concerned officers, and building inspectors attended the meeting.
Qaiser Abas Rind highlighted the importance of responsible and effective implementation of the standing directives of the Government of Punjab regarding the anti-dengue campaign, noting that the rainy season increases the chances of dengue larvae breeding. He emphasized the timely identification and elimination of breeding sites as crucial in preventing dengue spread, tolerating no negligence or sluggishness at any level.
He directed regular surveillance at the FDA Complex and all sub-offices, including buildings, rooftops, lawns, parking areas, flowerpots, coolers, drainage points, and other potential breeding sites. He further instructed immediate removal of stagnant water accumulated after rainfall and ensuring cleanliness and proper drainage arrangements to prevent dengue mosquito breeding.
Additionally, he directed enhanced dengue surveillance in private housing societies, with the managements of housing schemes strictly bound to comply with anti-dengue Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). He also directed special monitoring at under-construction buildings, vacant plots, construction structures, water tanks, and other potential larval breeding sites in housing schemes, promptly informing the relevant authorities of any violations.
