RELIEF SUPPLIES DISPATCHED BY PDMA SINDH TO DISTRICTS AFFECTED BY RISING DENGUE AND MALARIA CASES
Adnan Athar
Karachi, In view of the increasing number of dengue and malaria cases across Sindh, the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Sindh has dispatched relief supplies to the affected districts. On the request of the deputy commissioners, the distribution of essential items for dengue and malaria prevention is ongoing in various districts.
According to the spokesperson of PDMA Sindh, the District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Jamshoro has been provided with 6,000 mosquito nets, 16 wheelchairs, and 3 fogging machines. Similarly, the DDMAs of Tando Allahyar and Sanghar have received 5,000 mosquito nets each to strengthen the dengue and malaria prevention campaign in their respective districts.
Director General PDMA Sindh, Syed Salman Shah, stated that under the instructions of the Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh for Rehabilitation, Gyanchand Essarani, relief supplies are being provided immediately to the affected districts.
He added that PDMA is actively working to address the dengue and malaria situation and all possible resources are being utilized. The DG PDMA appealed to the public to adopt preventive measures against dengue, avoid water stagnation in homes and streets, and cooperate with the Health Department and district administrations to help control the spread of dengue.
