Summary:
Aiming to prevent the spread of vector-borne diseases in the city this year, the Chandigarh health department has issued as many as 15 notices to the owners of places found to be potential mosquito breeding grounds, in the last one week. The health department sources said that the main focus this year would be on information, education and communication activities. Dr Upendrajeet Singh Gill, Assistant Director Malaria, union territory health department, said that the malaria wing has been directed to take strict action against the violators of the city’s civic norms. Last year, dengue cases were mostly witnessed in congested areas like Manimajra. Among those issued notices include residents, school and showroom owners in the city, officials said..