Date :11/3/2021
Press Release on 3rd November 2021Commissioner, JMC took stock of activities relating to fogging drives.
Today Commissioner, JMC, Avny Lavasa (IAS) took stock of the activities being carried out by Jammu Municipal Corporation and Anti Malaria Wing, Jammu in view of increasing Dengue cases in Jammu and issued strict instructions to all the concerned to cover each ward of JMC in respect of fogging to eradicate the breeding of mosquitoes responsible for spreading Dengue. The drives are being carried out under overall supervision of Dr. Sanjogita Soodan, Health Officer, JMC as per the daily schedule prepared for the purpose.
Commissioner, JMC Ms. Avny Lavasa (IAS) has issued clear cut directions to health wing of JMC to put in place the sufficient number of men and machinery so that every nook and corner of the city can be covered in respect of fogging to avoid the chances of dengue, as cases of Dengue are on the higher sides in Jammu. She further appealed to the general public to avoid accumulation of water in their surroundings and pay attention towards the hygiene in and around their homes etc.
The residents of different wards assured that they shall extend full support to JMC in eradicating the menace of Dengue and appreciated the efforts of JMC and Anti Malaria Wing of Jammu to launch such fogging drives for their safety and security.