{"id":17731,"date":"2023-07-06T10:50:38","date_gmt":"2023-07-06T05:50:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/?p=17731"},"modified":"2023-07-06T10:50:38","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T05:50:38","slug":"cda-chairman-directs-intensified-dengue-prevention-efforts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/cda-chairman-directs-intensified-dengue-prevention-efforts\/","title":{"rendered":"CDA Chairman Directs Intensified Dengue Prevention Efforts"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Noorul Amin Mengal, chaired a meeting on Wednesday to assess the arrangements and preparedness for dengue prevention in the rural and urban areas of ICT.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting, attended by Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaqat Ali Chattha and other officials, focused on ensuring proper checks on dengue larvae and implementing preventive measures.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, Chairman CDA emphasized the need for consistent surveillance of potential breeding spaces and close coordination with other departments.<\/p>\n<p>He directed the Director of Health Services to hire an additional 200 personnel on a daily wage basis for three months to strengthen the existing workforce.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, the Deputy Commissioner was also instructed to organize training sessions for the staff to effectively handle any dengue-related situations.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the Environment Wing was directed to carry out specific tree trimming and removal of unnecessary plants throughout the city to prevent dengue.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear:both; margin-top:0em; margin-bottom:1em;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/propakistani.pk\/proproperty\/administration-to-red-mark-dengue-prone-vacant-plots\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" class=\"u4701b6cc66af81d67d0542502a904902\"><style> .u4701b6cc66af81d67d0542502a904902 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-bottom:1em!important; width:100%; display: block; font-weight:bold; background-color:#2C3E50; border:0!important; border-left:4px solid #F1C40F!important; text-decoration:none; } .u4701b6cc66af81d67d0542502a904902:active, .u4701b6cc66af81d67d0542502a904902:hover { opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; text-decoration:none; } .u4701b6cc66af81d67d0542502a904902 { transition: background-color 250ms; webkit-transition: background-color 250ms; opacity: 1; transition: opacity 250ms; webkit-transition: opacity 250ms; } .u4701b6cc66af81d67d0542502a904902 .ctaText { font-weight:bold; color:#F1C40F; text-decoration:none; font-size: 16px; } .u4701b6cc66af81d67d0542502a904902 .postTitle { color:#eaeaea; text-decoration: underline!important; font-size: 16px; } .u4701b6cc66af81d67d0542502a904902:hover .postTitle { text-decoration: underline!important; } <\/style><div style=\"padding-left:1em; padding-right:1em;\"><span class=\"ctaText\">ALSO READ<\/span>&nbsp; <span class=\"postTitle\">Administration to Red-Mark Dengue-Prone Vacant Plots<\/span><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<p>Besides, reflective jackets were also requested for the workforce to enhance their visibility during duty hours.<\/p>\n<p>Chairman CDA emphasized the importance of collaborating with the Awqaf Department to inspect washrooms and ablution areas of mosques to eradicate dengue larvae.<\/p>\n<p>During the meeting, it was emphasized that preventing dengue is both an administrative and social responsibility, and all relevant authorities, including CDA, MCI, ICT Administration, and Rawalpindi Administration, should intensify their prevention activities.<\/p>\n<p>Besides, special attention was urged for high-risk areas such as Rawat, Bahra Khu, Jhangi Sayidan, Karal, and Sohan along the IJP Road and Islamabad Expressway.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting also highlighted the dengue cases reported in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Lahore, urging continued efforts to combat the virus.<\/p>\n<p><em>Source: Daily Times<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Noorul Amin Mengal, chaired a meeting on Wednesday to assess the arrangements and preparedness for dengue prevention in the rural and urban areas of ICT. The meeting, attended by Commissioner Rawalpindi Liaqat Ali Chattha and other officials, focused on ensuring proper checks on dengue larvae and implementing preventive measures. 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