LAHORE: To curb the spread of dengue, the Parks and Horticulture Authority (PHA) in Lahore has initiated an awareness campaign among residents of the provincial metropolis.
Simultaneously, under the directive of Director General Muhammad Tahir Witto, dengue spraying operations are underway at various PHA facilities, including offices, workshops, washrooms, nurseries, and fountains.
Furthermore, to prevent the proliferation of dengue larvae in trees within gardens and green belts, an ongoing effort involves cleaning tree holes.
In conjunction with the upkeep and maintenance of lakes and fountains, anti-dengue agents are being introduced to eradicate larvae.
According to Coordination Director Zofishan Javed, a total of 105 authority personnel are actively engaged across all zones of the provincial capital. Their mission is to thwart the breeding of dengue larvae and to ensure the systematic application of sprays and other preventive measures within PHA offices, she said.
The caretaker government of Punjab has undertaken multiple anti-dengue initiatives, including raising public awareness in response to the increasing number of cases in the country.
Additionally, they have implemented special measures at dengue hotspots to curb the spread of the disease.
