As many as 1401 cases of dengue and 7388 cases of malaria have been reported in Haryana so far. No death has so reported in the state due to Chikungunya, Dengue and Malaria.
The Chief Minister Manohar lal on Wednesday held a meeting to review the measures taken to control water borne diseases in the state.
During the meeting, it was informed more than 5200 cases of dengue and 9300 cases of Malaria were reported in corresponding period last year in Haryana. No death has so far been reported in Haryana due to water borne diseases while 10 persons had lost their lives during corresponding period last year due to these diseases.
While directing to launch a mass education programme to control water borne diseases, the Chief Minister stressed the need to introduce a chapter on how to control water borne diseases and sanitation in the syllabus of students of schools.
He directed the Departments of Urban local Bodies and Development and Panchayats to purchase fogging machines to intensify measures to control water borne diseases.
He also asked them to continue Indoor Residual Spray in rural areas including houses and commercial establishments.
The Chief Minister directed the Urban local Bodies Department to challan those dealers of tyres of vehicles where stagnated water is found in tyres.
It was informed that the Health Department has issued 7,480 notices to defaulters as stagnated water was found in their belongings like water coolers and pots.
Health Minister, Anil Vij said that as compared to neighbouring Delhi and Punjab, the situation in Haryana is better and under control. However, efforts would be made to ensure that there is no shortcoming in this drive in future, he added.