Parliamentary Secretary for Health in Punjab Assembly Dr Saeed Elahi said Friday that the government had finalized a comprehensive plan to combat dengue.
“A dengue brigade has already been sent to 14 districts with directions to TMOs to remain vigilant against dengue,” he said.
He said the operations of the dengue brigade would be extended to all districts by June 30.
He said further that latest foggers, imported from Germany, had been installed in vehicles of the dengue brigade.
“Special training was arranged for dengue brigade personnel in management and professional development department,” he added. To a question, he said the World Bank had provided the local government department with 500 fogger machines, 1000 spray pumps and 2,100 protective uniform kits for the spray staff.
