Staff Reporter
Islamabad :An important meeting on dengue prevention was jointly chaired by Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, and Commissioner Rawalpindi, Amir Khattak. The meeting, held to coordinate efforts between the twin cities, was attended by Deputy Commissioners of Islamabad and Rawalpindi, along with other relevant officials.During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner of Islamabad provided a comprehensive briefing on the current dengue situation, ongoing surveillance activities, and preventive measures in place. Similarly, the Deputy Commissioner of Rawalpindi shared the actions taken against dengue in Rawalpindi, highlighting the challenges faced. It was noted that the number of reported dengue cases is lower than last year, and government hospitals have sufficient beds to accommodate dengue patients.Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa directed that Islamabad and Rawalpindi administrations enhance coordination in the border areas to ensure timely action. Focal persons were appointed to facilitate effective communication between both cities. He also emphasized the importance of joint efforts to eliminate dengue breeding sites and called for increased public awareness, particularly targeting vulnerable groups such as the elderly and children. Educational institutions were urged to participate in this awareness campaign.The meeting also decided to provide specialized training for doctors and medical staff in both public and private hospitals. Chief Commissioner Randhawa stressed the need for intensified surveillance in areas reporting dengue cases and directed assistant commissioners to closely monitor the situation in their respective areas. He also called for comprehensive fogging operations across the twin cities and encouraged both administrations to work together as a unified team in the fight against dengue.
