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District Collector N. Padmakumar has sought the cooperation of people to make observation of ‘dry day’ successful. He was addressing a meeting of officials and people’s representatives here on Saturday to chalk out measures to prevent outbreak of fever and other diseases generally found during monsoon season.
‘Dry day’ is being observed by taking measures to ensure that water does not get stagnated to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes. The district administration is observing ‘dry days’ on Thursdays in offices and Fridays in schools. Sundays should be observed as ‘dry days’ at home, he said and urged officials to spread awareness on the importance of keeping premises of houses without stagnated water.
Speaking on the occasion, P. Thilothaman, MLA, said adequate number of doctors were not available at the Cherthala government hospital, affecting medicare services. He said dengue fever cases were found at Muhamma and demanded that medical department take special care to prevent spread of the fever there.
‘Dry day’ at schools to combat mosquito breeding
The Delhi government has asked all schools here to observe “dry day” once a week, preferably on the last working day.
On “dry day”, coolers, flowerpots, birdbaths, water containers, scrap, stagnant water and other possible breeding sites will be checked to eliminate the possibility of mosquito breeding. The move aims to control vector-borne diseases.
Schools have also been told to designate a nodal teacher/ person in each school who will be responsible for all activities related to prevention and control of vector-borne diseases.
“Awareness among students by means of nukkad nataks, rallies, drawing competitions, dengue- related projects, assembly talks, dengue homework cards, etc., should be carried out throughout the year as well,” said the directive.
Head boys and head girls from senior classes have also been asked to supervise teams of 10-15 students, who will check the premises and surrounding of schools for mosquito breeding.
Students have been advised to wear clothes that cover their limbs, and use mosquito repellent creams/oils to prevent mosquito bites on exposed body parts during peak season.