By Tricitynews
Chandigarh
16th May:- On National Dengue Day a Free Dengue
Awareness /Investigation camp organised at Gracean Hospital in Mohali was
inaugurated by the very first patient walked in for camp itself .
Addressing the citizens, Dr Kanish
Bansal said that people need to be aware of possible mosquito-breeding spots in
their vicinity and for that, Dengue awareness programme is very essential.
There are chances of preventing the dreaded disease by making conscious efforts
in maintaining a clean environment and preventing stagnation of water.
He said that urging citizens to
observe ‘Friday’ as a ‘Dry Day’, to ensure that there is no water stagnation,
On National Dengue Day already six
case s have knocked tricity , it is our endeavour to bring about awareness
campaigns to sensitise citizens of the harmful effects of dengue, caused by
Aedes Aegypti mosquito, also known as morning mosquito. At the end of the address,
he launched the Dengue awareness poster with general advisory for prevention of
Dengue.
A talk was also held to
highlight the prevention of diseases like dengue from spreading. Dengue fever
has been one of the major epidemic diseases registered in developing countries,
causing great economic, social and public health impact to the communities
where it occurs.
Dr Shiv preet singh Samra MD of
Gracean Hospital said that through this campaign, major emphasis was laid on
preventing the stagnation of water that often becomes breeding grounds for
mosquitoes carrying dengue, malaria and other diseases, 110 number of patients
were screened and investigated for Dengue and everyone present took pledged to
eradicate the dreaded disease.
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