Tag: Dengue Prevention
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Sindh Faces 103 Mosquito-Borne Deaths in 2025: A Closer Look at Malaria and Beyond
Overview: A Prolonged Battle Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases in Sindh New data from three Karachi hospitals and one Hyderabad hospital reveal that 103 people died from mosquito-borne diseases across the Sindh province in 2025. The figure highlights a persistent public health challenge as vector-borne illnesses continue to claim lives even as hospitals respond with treatment and…
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DC Orders Implementation of Anti-Dengue Micro-Plan in Faisalabad
Government Steps Up Dengue Prevention in Faisalabad In a decisive move to curb dengue outbreaks, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Faisalabad, Capt (retd) Nadeem Nasir, has ordered the comprehensive implementation of an anti-dengue micro-plan. The initiative aims to strengthen on-the-ground prevention, streamline response protocols, and ensure that field staff receive thorough training to identify and…
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Faisalabad DC Drives Targeted Anti-Dengue Micro-Plan with Staff Training
Overview: A Proactive Step Against Dengue In Faisalabad, a decisive move was taken to strengthen the city’s dengue prevention efforts. Deputy Commissioner Captain (retired) Nadeem Nasir chaired a high-level meeting of the District Emergency Response Committee and directed the rapid rollout of an anti-dengue micro-plan. The objective is clear: reduce mosquito breeding, increase community awareness,…
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Faisalabad DC Pushes for Effective Anti-Dengue Micro-Plan and Field Staff Training
Overview of the Decision In Faisalabad, the Deputy Commissioner (DC), Captain (Retired) Nadeem Nasir, has mandated the rapid implementation of an anti-dengue micro-plan. The directive aims to strengthen local prevention efforts, enhance field operations, and reduce dengue transmission through coordinated, on-the-ground action. Rationale Behind the Plan Dengue remains a persistent public health challenge in many…
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Singapore Expands Project Wolbachia to Four New Areas (End-Jan to March 2026)
Singapore Expands Project Wolbachia to Four New Areas in 2026 Singapore’s public health initiative, Project Wolbachia, will broaden its reach in 2026. Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Janil Puthucheary announced on January 9 via a Facebook post that four additional areas will join the program from the end of January to…
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Travel Health: Cost-Effective Pre-Travel Interventions
Overview: Why pre-travel interventions matter Pre-travel health interventions aim to reduce the risk of acquiring infectious diseases and to lessen the chance of transmission during and after international trips. Recent literature reviews spanning nearly eight decades highlight how vaccinations and preventive measures can influence outcomes for travellers, health systems, and communities. Evidence on cost-effectiveness A…
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Mirpur Ramps Up Anti-Dengue Drive: No Deaths Reported Yet
Mirpur Intensifies Anti-Dengue Campaign as Death Toll Remains Zero In Mirpur, a proactive anti-dengue drive is gaining momentum as district authorities push for comprehensive vector control measures. A high-level meeting chaired by Deputy Commissioner Yasir Riaz brought together key stakeholders from the Health Department, Municipal Corporation, and Agriculture Department to review ongoing prevention efforts and…
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Mirpur Dengue Prevention Drive: No Death Reported Yet
Overview: A Proactive Push Against Dengue A high-level meeting in Mirpur, chaired by Deputy Commissioner Yasir Riaz, underscored the district’s intensified anti-dengue prevention measures. Attended by representatives from the Health Department, Municipal Corporation, and Agriculture Department, the session reviewed ongoing efforts to curb dengue outbreaks and protect residents of Mirpur in Ajk. Key Updates from…
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Erode Corporation Intensifies Anti-Dengue Drive Ahead of North-East Monsoon
Proactive Measures as North-East Monsoon Approaches As the North-East monsoon is anticipated to arrive later this month, the Erode Corporation has escalated its anti-dengue operations to curb potential outbreaks. The civic body has deployed 436 Domestic Breeding Checkers (DBCs) to conduct door-to-door inspections across the city, underscoring a community-centered approach to vector control in an…
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Erode Corporation Steps Up Anti-Dengue Drive Ahead of North-East Monsoon
Erode Intensifies Anti-Dengue Drive Ahead of North-East Monsoon As the North-East monsoon is poised to arrive later this month, the Erode Corporation has escalated its anti-dengue operations to curb the spread of dengue and other water-borne diseases. A notable feature of the intensified campaign is the deployment of 436 domestic breeding checkers (DBCs) who will…