GHMC chief orders stronger measures to control vector-borne diseases

GHMC Commissioner R V Karnan has directed officials to intensify measures against vector-borne diseases through stronger entomological surveillance, field inspections and mosquito-breeding site elimination. Osmania University entomology experts will provide technical inputs, while officials were asked to improve coordination

Hyderabad: GHMC commissioner R V Karnan on Saturday directed officials to assess Hyderabad’s public health situation and strengthen measures to prevent and control vector-borne diseases.

A press statement said that Karnan reviewed entomological surveillance, identification and elimination of mosquito-breeding sources, preventive measures and field-level implementation at a meeting held at GHMC head office. Experts from Osmania University’s Department of Entomology will provide technical inputs on mosquito control and scientific methods for identifying and eliminating breeding sites.

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Karnan directed medical and health officials to ensure close coordination between GHMC field staff and health authorities. He said inter-departmental coordination, scientific surveillance and prompt field action were essential to strengthen public health measures.

“Intensify field inspections, act promptly on identified mosquito-breeding sites and raise public awareness about hygiene and preventing water stagnation,” added Karnan.