Hostile to Dengue Exercises Stuff Up in Rawalpindi During Storm Season

Introduction

The Locale Wellbeing Authority Rawalpindi has strengthened the enemy of dengue estimates across the area, especially during the storm season, which is helpful for dengue hatchling reproduction. A new survey meeting led by local well-being official (DHO) Dr. Ehsan Ghani examined the execution of these actions.

Strengthening Anti-Dengue SOPs

Tending to the gathering, DHO Dr. Ehsan Ghani accentuated the need to stringently stick to the counter-dengue Standard Working Methodology (SOPs). He featured that the enemy of dengue exercises would go on with improved measures during the storm downpours, and infringement of SOPs would only go on with serious consequences.

Training of Health Workers

The District Health Authority conducted training sessions for health workers, led by entomologists, to educate them on effective anti-dengue activities. CEO District Health Authority Rawalpindi Dr. Muhammad Asif Khan, DHO Dr. Ehsan Ghani, and DDHO Dr. Javed Iqbal Soomro reviewed the training and expressed hope that it would enhance the capacity of health workers to tackle the dengue threat more effectively.

Identifying and Monitoring Hotspots

Regions with a background marked by high dengue cases have been recognized as areas of interest, and territories with high populace densities are assigned as high-risk. The wellbeing division has heightened its endeavors to check the spread of dengue, assigning 23 regions as areas of interest and high-risk regions.

Deployment of Anti-Larva Teams

The anti-larva wing of the health department has deployed 18 teams for urban areas and 100 teams for rural areas to conduct door-to-door surveys. This proactive approach identifies and eliminates potential breeding sites for dengue-carrying mosquitoes.

Current Dengue Statistics

So far in 2024, 3041 dengue suspects have been reported, including 25 confirmed cases in Rawalpindi’s allied hospitals. All confirmed patients have recovered and been discharged, with no current dengue patients admitted to hospitals. Continuous monitoring and special measures are in place to manage the dengue situation.

Hospital Preparedness

Hospitals in Rawalpindi are well-prepared to handle dengue cases, with 108 beds available for dengue patients. Holy Family Hospital has a capacity of 40 beds, while Benazir Bhutto Hospital and DHQ Hospital each have 10 beds available.

Conclusion

The Region Wellbeing Authority Rawalpindi's far-reaching hostile to dengue measures, including severe SOP authorization, well-being specialist preparation, recognizable proof of high-risk regions, and medical clinic readiness, significantly moderate the dengue danger during the storm season. Consistent observation and local area inclusion are vital to guaranteeing the adequacy of these endeavors.