Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) on Tuesday, August 5, conducted anti-larval operations and source reduction drives in multiple localities in an effort to reduce the threat of mosquito-borne diseases in Hyderabad.
These drives were carried out in Mujahid Nagar, Mangalhat, Sarwar Nagar, Alwal Hills, Jonnabanda, and other areas where stagnant water sources were identified, mosquito larvae were spotted, and immediate fogging and larvicide treatment were taken up.
Mosquito prevention drives in July
In the month of July, the GHMC conducted anti-larvae operations and awareness programs in more than 15,500 colonies to safeguard residents against mosquito bites in Hyderabad.
So far, 34,45,357 households have been inspected two or three times, and it was confirmed that 1.5 pc of the houses are affected by larvae, said a press release by the GHMC.
Additionally, awareness programs were held in 1700 schools and 320 colleges about the use of Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) for the same.
Health workers and entomology teams are continuing their efforts to educate citizens and eliminate breeding spots, while Commissioner RV Karnan is monitoring the activities being carried out every day to prevent the spread of seasonal diseases, especially dengue, malaria and chikungunya, during the rainy season.
