Intensify vector-control measures: LG to agencies

NEW DELHI: With the arrival of monsoon in the capital, Delhi Lieutenant-governor (LG) Anil Baijal on Thursday directed local bodies and other agencies to intensify vectorcontrol measures. Baijal also directed authorities concerned to ensure coordination with neighbouring states in order to be prepared to tackle the vector-borne diseases. The directives were issued at a meeting that was chaired by the LG to discuss the status of measures taken to combat mosquitoborne diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya and Malaria, and seasonal influenza in the city.

The meeting was attended by Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain, North Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) Chairman Naresh Kumar and senior officers of the health and urban development depart- ments. Three municipal commissioners, Public Works Department, police, railway and Delhi Metro Rail Corporation officials among others were also present.

The LG was informed that letters along with an advisory, including 'Dos & Don'ts', have been sent to various government and private offices, buildings and institutions for prevention and control of vector-borne diseases, according to a statement issued by the L-G office. "The LG has directed for intensification of vectorcontrol measures by the field staff of local bodies (domestic breeding checkers or DBCS). "Regular house-to-house visits for checking and eliminating all possible breeding sites should be made, besides regular monitoring of DBCS by higher officials," LG office said.