Giving out a major announcement, delhi chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal declares launch of a mega 10-week campaign against dengue and chikungunya. Titled 10 Hafte, 10 Baje 10 minute Har Ravivar, Dengue Par War, the campaign will be launched from CM’s official residence on Sunday and continue for the next 10 consecutive weeks.
While making the announcement, the Chief Minister took the opportunity to appreciate the collective efforts of the government and the people of the Capital for “successful results” in containing and combating the vector-borne diseases during the last three years. He said that the city witnessed a “sharp decline” in the number of cases reported.
“We appeal to the people of Delhi to give 10 minutes every Sunday at 10 a.m. to check all sources of stagnant water at their homes as the dengue mosquitoes breed only in clean water,” the Chief Minister said.
“If we are not careful, mosquitoes lay eggs in clean stagnant water and within 8 -10 days they reproduce …Every Sunday, we need to ensure that flower pots, coolers and other places are free of stagnant water by checking them, and if required please add preventives,” he said further.
“I congratulate the people of Delhi and the medical fraternity for significantly controlling the outbreak… from 2015 to 2018. This year, we are planning to further reduce the number of dengue and chikungunya cases, gradually leading to a permanent solution,” the Chief Minister added.
Delhi govt to launch 10-week campaign against dengue and chikungunya : CM Kejriwal
