Kalaburagi (Karnataka) [India], August 3 (ANI): Kalaburagi administration has launched an anti-mosquito fogging drive to curb dengue instances within the district.
Bhuvanesh Patil, City Corporation Commissioner has stated,”For the past two weeks, the city has witnessed very heavy rainfall and water-logging. We have already started intensive fogging drive, especially in low-lying and slum areas.””We are also in touch with the health department and have trained our officials to conduct the larva survey. I request all citizens not to store water for more than two or three days…,” he added.
Vector-Borne Diseases are of six sorts (Malaria, Dengue, Chikungunya, Japanese Encephalitis, Lymphatic Filariasis, Kala-Azar). They are seasonal and outbreak susceptible with all besides lymphatic Filariasis displaying outbreaks throughout monsoon and post-monsoon interval usually.
National Center for Vector Borne Diseases Control (NCVBDC) formulates insurance policies/tips and gives technical, and monetary help (as per National Health Mission norms) to the States/UTs for the prevention and management of those illnesses. (ANI)