Punjab Chief Minister, Shahbaz Sharif has said that the government has finalised foolproof arrangements for the eradication and protection against the scourge of dengue and all-out resources are being utilised for this purpose.
He expressed these views while addressing the ceremony of sending dengue brigade to 14 districts of the province at Minar-e-Pakistan, here on Thursday. The Chief Minister handed over the keys of dengue brigade to Administrators and TMOs of 14 TMAs besides directing them to remain vigilant against dengue.
Talking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said that, initially, dengue brigade are being sent to the districts where dengue cases had been reported last year. He said that the area of operation of dengue brigade would be extended to all districts by June 30, whereas dengue brigade would also be sent to far-flung districts like Rajanpur and Layyah. The Chief Minister inspected dengue brigade machinery and also sought detailed information from Secretary Local Government Khizer Hayat Gondal in this regard. During a briefing, Secretary Local Government informed that latest foggers, imported from Germany have been installed in the vehicles of dengue brigade which are the best with regard to their standard and efficiency.