Community Engagement and Awareness Drive Launched to Combat Dengue in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa-Notification
Notification / OM No.
No: 3966 / PH
Dated:
14-September-2024
Notification Issued By:
Directorate General Health Services Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
DIRECTORATE GENERAL HEALTH SERVICES
P KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA, PESHAWAR
No: 3966 / PH Dated: Sept 14, 2024
To
All District Health Officers,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Subject: DENGUE CONTROL- ENHANCED COMMUNITY AWARENESS AND ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITES
Amid to the recent rains and being crucial month for Dengue Fever, we have observed slight rise in Dengue Cases in few districts. To combat Dengue, alongside other prevention and Control activities, you are advised to launch community awareness and enhanced community engagement activities in the district especially in the affected Union Councils (UCs). These initiatives be aimed to educate residents on prevention, symptom recognition, and prompt reporting. We request your support in:
- Organizing awareness sessions
- Distributing IEC materials
- Engaging local influencers
- Establishing community-led surveillance
Your collaboration is crucial for success.
Director Public Health
Directs to General Health Services,
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
