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Intensive vector control to be launched

Special Correspondent

Thiruvananthapuram: The City Corporation council on Wednesday decided to take up an integrated mosquito control programme to contain vector- borne diseases.

A resolution adopted by the council finalised an intensive campaign involving public participation.

Fogging

The programme focuses on prevention of waterlogging and fogging and spraying to destroy mosquito larvae. The scheme proposes a strong reporting system for vector-borne diseases. Monitoring committees would be set up for the programme. Tourists and migrant labourers would be regularly screened for vector-borne diseases.

Drains and gutters will be flushed with seawater and fish will be released into canals to destroy larvae.

Legal action

Legal action would be initiated against institutions and individuals contributing to waterlogging. Private hospitals would be directed to report suspected cases of diseases. Door-to-door campaigns would be backed by media advertisements and school-level programmes.

A dry day would be observed every week to highlight the need to prevent waterlogging.

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