Anti-dengue drive in full swing

LAHORE : An anti-dengue drive launched by the district administration is in full swing as surveillance is being carried out at various points in the provincial capital.

Deputy Commissioner Muddasir Riaz Malik on Saturday visited the New Anarkali area to check the staff working in streets for indoor surveillance.

He observed the attendance and performance of the dengue squad deputed on field duty in the area.

For making better arrangements to prevent dengue, it was necessary for the public to cooperate with the administration and field staff, he said and added that the people should keep their houses clean and leave no place wet or with stagnant water.

He directed the teams to gear up the pace of the anti-dengue spray process.

Meanwhile, the DC directed the officials of the departments concerned to speed up the process of water disposal after rain and make arrangements for water disposal from grounds and parks to prevent dengue.