3,000 teams deployed to fight dengue in Bengaluru
5 months, 2 weeks ago

3,000 teams deployed to fight dengue in Bengaluru

New Indian Express  

BENGALURU: With Bengaluru seeing two suspected dengue deaths and a rise in cases, the Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike is on high alert to prevent the spread of the mosquito-borne disease. BBMP Chief Commissioner Tushar Girinath, who addressed the media on Monday, said that the civic body is taking all possible measures to control the spread of dengue. He said that more than 3,000 teams, including junior health officers, accredited social health activist workers, auxiliary nursing midwives, link workers, and volunteers, have been deployed across the city to control dengue spread. The teams are conducting door-to-door surveys and are also distributing pamphlets on ways to control dengue.

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