Raipur

RMC to launch awareness drive to curb malaria

SR

In a bid to curb Malaria and water-borne diseases, the Raipur Municipal Corporation  will soon launch an intense awareness drive in the city.

While issuing directives in this regard, RMC Commissioner, Avneesh Kumar Sharan asked the officials concerned to ensure supply of chlorinated drinking water in all parts of the city.

He also directed the officials concerned for immediate repairing of the damaged water pipeline. Sharan asked the officials concerned to check quality and chlorine level in water being supplied in different residential localities.

Besides, doctors and experts from Health and Malaria Department will provide training to ‘Mitanins’, Anganwadi workers, ANM and the employees of RMC Health and Water Supply departments to curb vector-borne and water-borne diseases.

The Commissioner asked the officials concerned to improve sanitation works in the city. He warned to take stern action against those found displaying negligence in fulfilling their duties.