No. PITB/Amin/278
14-January-2025
Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB)
Punjab IT Board Schedules DTS Maintenance from January 16 to 23, 2025:
The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), a critical arm of the Government of Punjab, has issued an important notification concerning the scheduled maintenance of the Dengue Tracking System (DTS). Dated January 14, 2025, and addressed to the Directorate General Health Services, Punjab, Lahore, this notification highlights an upcoming maintenance activity from January 16 to January 23, 2025. The maintenance, designed to enhance the system’s reliability, security, and performance, will require the DTS servers to remain offline daily from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM. Recognizing the importance of minimizing disruptions, the PITB has carefully planned this maintenance during off-peak hours. The DTS, a critical tool in tracking and combating dengue outbreaks, relies heavily on optimal performance to assist health authorities in decision-making and response efforts. As such, this proactive measure is vital for maintaining its operational excellence. The notification further emphasizes the need for coordination, requesting all relevant stakeholders, including District Health Authorities and allied departments, to prepare accordingly and ensure effective communication during this downtime. Notification Describes;
Punjab Information Technology Board
Government of the Punjab
No. PITB/Amin/278
Dated 14th January 2025
To
Director Health Services (CD&EPC)
Directorate General Health Services
Punjab, Lahore.
Subject :- NOTIFICATION OF SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE DOWNTIME FOR DENGUE TRACKING SYSTEM (DTS)
It is to inform you of an upcoming essential maintenance activity on the servers of the Dengue Tracking System (DTS), managed by the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB). This maintenance is crucial to ensure the continued reliability, performance, and security of the DTS.
To minimize disruption, the maintenance will be scheduled as follows:
Maintenance Period: 16th January 2025 to 23rd January 2025
Downtime Hours: Daily from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM
During these hours, DTS servers will be temporarily offline to allow our technical teams to perform the necessary updates and improvements. We have carefully chosen these hours to reduce the impact on users and stakeholders.
We request your kind cooperation and understanding during this maintenance window, Please disseminate this information to relevant parties like District Health Authorities and allied departments to ensure smooth coordination.
Senior Programme Manager
Conclusion:
In conclusion, the scheduled maintenance of the Dengue Tracking System (DTS) demonstrates the Punjab Information Technology Board’s commitment to maintaining a secure, efficient, and high-performing system. By choosing specific hours to conduct the necessary updates, PITB has thoughtfully minimized the impact on system users and stakeholders. The cooperation of the Directorate General Health Services, District Health Authorities, and allied departments is essential to ensure smooth coordination during this maintenance period. Notifications like this highlight the importance of preventive measures to sustain the functionality of technological systems that play a vital role in public health management. The PITB’s proactive approach not only reinforces its dedication to continuous improvement but also ensures that critical tools like the DTS remain reliable in supporting health authorities in their mission to combat dengue outbreaks effectively.
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