Chennai Launches Citywide Mosquito Control Drive
Posted on: 31/Jan/2024 2:48:33 PM
Chennai Mayor R. Priya initiated a comprehensive mosquito control campaign across all 15 zones of the city on Tuesday. In Thiru. Vi. Ka. Nagar`s Ward 74, Mayor Priya led the drive and administered a public health pledge to Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) workers, urging residents to cooperate in eliminating mosquito breeding grounds. The GCC will actively address such sources on private properties lacking proper maintenance.
GCC Commissioner J. Radhakrishnan kickstarted fogging operations in Teynampet zone`s Ward 123, assuring that all communicable diseases are currently under control, with ongoing close monitoring.
Responding to increased mosquito density, the GCC directed workers to clear stagnant water from storm-water drains. Residents were advised to eradicate mosquito breeding sources within their homes.
The mosquito control initiative includes door-to-door source reduction activities. A range of equipment, such as compression sprayers, power sprayers, knapsack battery sprayers, hand-operated fogging machines, and vehicle-mounted fogging machines, will be deployed.
In addition to mosquito control efforts, the GCC has organized medical camps across the city, conducting 17,786 camps from June 1, 2023, to January 29, 2024. Over 8.71 lakh beneficiaries attended, with cases including fever, cough, cold, acute diarrhea, and skin infections detected.
On Monday alone, 20 medical camps were held, attended by 722 residents. A team of 318 medical officers and 635 staff nurses will continue these efforts. In 2023, Chennai reported 567 dengue cases, with 22 cases in January 2024. Some instances of leptospirosis have also been reported in areas like Tondiarpet.
The concerted efforts by the GCC aim to ensure public health and well-being, tackling mosquito-borne diseases effectively.
