Minister for Transport and Education Punjab, Mian Mujtaba Shujaur Rehman has said that School Education department has provided all relevant material regarding awareness campaign against dengue to the public and private sector schools, however, awareness seminars are being held for private school teachers and spokespersons.
He said that teachers have deep respect among the masses, therefore, they should communicate protective steps regarding dengue virus to the students and public in their individual as well as collective contacts. He asked the teachers to teach the people regarding cleanliness of atmosphere so that to avoid dengue mosquito/fever and other epidemic diseases.
While reviewing protective measures against dengue in private schools, the minister said that teachers and students can successfully execute the awareness campaign in the society. He said that with the co-operation of masses, we would control the dengue virus and all available resources were being utilised for this purpose. Secretary Schools Education, Additional Secretary Schools, EDO Education and owners of private schools were also present on the occasion.