Dr.Harsh Vardhan chairs high level review meeting of prevention, control of Vector Borne Diseases

Union Health Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan chaired a high level review meeting on prevention and control of Vector Borne Diseases Malaria, Dengue and Chikungunya in Delhi. The Minister stressed on the importance of widespread awareness on prevention and control of these diseases. He urged all stakeholders to undertake awareness drives through active community participation and cooperation of all stakeholders such as Resident Welfare association, shopkeepers and traders



associations.

 

Dr Harsh Vardhan said, simple steps can be taken for keeping the surroundings clean and free from Aedes mosquitoes. Stagnant water should be checked and larva sites should be effectively neutralized. He said, success of the Vector Control Programme is related to community participation and ownership. The Minister said, Community support is critical to stop the chain of vector transmission.