National Dengue Day was observed at Civil Hospital Phagwara under the theme “Stop Dengue, Adopt Cleanliness" under the leadership of Senior Medical Officer Dr Simardeep Kaur. The programme aimed to spread awareness among the public about dengue fever, its symptoms, prevention and control measures ahead of the monsoon season.
Addressing the gathering, Senior Medical Officer Dr Simardeep Kaur said that the primary objective of observing the day was to educate people about the dangers of dengue and encourage preventive measures before the onset of rains, when mosquito-borne diseases usually witness a rise.
Medical specialist Dr Darshan Badhan informed that dengue virus spreads through the bite of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which breeds in stagnant water. He said that high fever, headache, joint pain and muscle pain are among the major symptoms of dengue. He advised people not to allow water to stagnate in and around their homes and stressed the use of mosquito nets and proper sanitation practices to prevent the disease.
During the programme, health workers and nursing students also took a pledge to spread awareness regarding dengue prevention and control. Health Inspector Kanwaljit Singh Sandhu, Balihar Chand, nursing sister Rita Masih, Usha Rani, Sunil Kumar, Mani Kumar and others were present on the occasion.
