Provincial ministers Khawaja Salman Rafiq and Khawaja Imran Nazir chaired a high-level meeting on dengue control and infectious diseases, reviewing the latest situation across Punjab and directing a stepped-up response.<\/p>\n
Secretary Health and Population Nadia Saqib and Deputy Commissioner Lahore Syed Musa Raza attended the meeting along with senior officers from all relevant departments. Commissioners, deputy commissioners, CEOs of health and medical experts participated through video link to ensure coordinated action provincewide.<\/p>\n
The session examined detailed reports on current dengue trends and the progress of containment measures. Ministers emphasized that dengue control requires constant vigilance, instructing that monitoring teams remain deployed in the field every day and that the reporting system be strengthened for timely information flow.<\/p>\n
Khawaja Imran Nazir ordered uninterrupted geo-tagging of hot spots, targeted spraying operations and continuous indoor and outdoor surveillance to limit mosquito breeding and transmission. He underlined the need for effective field-level oversight and rapid response in identified high-risk areas.<\/p>\n
Khawaja Salman Rafiq warned that minor lapses during seasonal shifts could have serious consequences and urged all institutions to stay alert. He commended the dedication of doctors, nurses, paramedical staff and field workers whose efforts are central to dengue control across the province.<\/p>\n
Both ministers called for enhanced coordination between districts, faster decision-making and more vigorous public awareness campaigns so communities are informed about prevention measures. The provincial leadership directed departments to maintain sustained operational readiness to prevent any escalation of dengue cases.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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