Every Friday — War Against Dengue” “Awareness Created Among Students Under ‘Every Friday – War Against Dengue'”
Barnala,02 August 2025 Fact Recorder
Health Desk: To make Punjab dengue-free, the Health Department of Barnala, under the directions of Hon’ble Dr. Balbir Singh, Health Minister of Punjab, and Deputy Commissioner of Barnala Mr. T. Banith, conducted dengue and malaria larva inspections in government and private schools and colleges of the district and created awareness among students. This was stated by Civil Surgeon Dr. Baljeet Singh. He informed that school children and nursing students were educated about preventive measures against dengue and malaria.
District Immunization Officer Dr. Gurbinder Kaur stated that due to the rainy season and the ongoing dengue season, water often accumulates at places like tires, pots, water containers, coolers, flower pots, and trays behind refrigerators in homes, shops, and workshops, which become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. Hence, water should not be allowed to stand at these places.
Dr. Munish, District Epidemiologist, shared that if anyone experiences high fever, muscle pain, pain behind the eyes, red rashes on the body, or bleeding from the nose or gums, they should seek immediate medical advice. Home remedies or delays in treatment during such times can lead to dangerous consequences.
Health Inspectors Gurmel Singh Dhillon and Surinder Singh said that teams from the Health Department, including health workers Ganesh Dutt, Chamkaur Singh, Gurmeet Singh, and Gulab Singh, formed 67 teams that visited schools and colleges in Barnala city and nearby villages to spread awareness and inspect for larvae.
District Mass Media and Information Officer Kuldeep Singh Maan and District BCC Coordinator Harjeet Singh mentioned that under the theme “Every Friday – War Against Dengue,” awareness and training activities regarding dengue and malaria were conducted for nursing students. The Health Department appealed to district residents to declare every Friday a “Dry Day” to eliminate mosquito breeding sites in their homes and prevent dengue and malaria.
