PESHAWAR
\nThe Relief Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken a proactive step in combating the spread of dengue fever by initiating a comprehensive prevention and awareness campaign training students and other important segments of the society.
\nThe campaign aims to educate students about fight against dengue fever and equip them with the necessary tools to prevent its spread.
\nRecognizing the significance of educational institutions, the Relief Department has conducted dengue awareness session in 439 schools, 194 colleges, and 9 Madrassas across the province.
\nBy actively engaging students and teachers in informative activities, the campaign aims to equip them with the necessary tools to prevent the spread of dengue and protect their communities.
\nThese events have served as valuable platforms for students and teachers to learn about dengue prevention measures, identify breeding grounds for mosquitoes, and understand the importance of early detection.
\nDuring the past two weeks, the Department has successfully distributed a substantial quantity of informative materials throughout the province. About 102,459 pamphlets, 32,600 banners and 6,775 brochures have been disseminated to raise awareness about dengue prevention and its potential consequences. These efforts are part of a broader campaign designed to reach as many people as possible and foster a culture of proactive disease prevention. The campaign also includes radio messages, billboards, hoardings, streamers, newspaper inserts, and social media campaigns to raise awareness among the masses about precautions. In collaboration with the respective District Administrations, the Relief Department has organized successful awareness walks. Preventive measures such as eliminating stagnant water, using mosquito repellents, and wearing protective clothing can go a long way in reducing the transmission of the disease.
\nAbdul Basit, Secretary of Relief, expressed his satisfaction with the progress of the campaign, stating, \u201cThe active involvement of the students in this dengue prevention campaign is crucial. By involving educational institutions, we are not only raising awareness but also cultivating a sense of responsibility\u201d
\nThe campaign involves collaborative efforts with attached formations, including Rescue 1122, PDMA KP, and Civil Defense, to implement real-time initiatives and conduct public awareness campaigns. Secretary Abdul Basit emphasized the significance of comprehensive guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) provided by the Relief Department to all relevant authorities and district administrations. Clear responsibilities have been assigned to each stakeholder involved in the campaign, with the Additional Deputy Commissioner Relief leading the efforts in the respective districts.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR The Relief Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken a proactive step in combating the spread of dengue fever by initiating a comprehensive prevention and awareness campaign training students and other important segments of the society. The campaign aims to educate students about fight against dengue fever and equip them with the necessary tools to prevent […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-335035","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","6":"category-top-news"},"yoast_head":"\n