more-in In view of the rampant spread of dengue and viral fevers across the Visakhapatnam district, the NSS Unit – I of St. Joseph’s College for Women (Autonomous) launched a two-day awareness campaign on Wednesday. As part of the programme, the students led by NSS Program Officer K. Manikya Kumari went door to door in Sebastian Colony and Gnanapuram and explained the residents about the causes and vital symptoms of dengue and viral fevers. They also briefed the citizens about the treatment, prevention measures to check the spread of infection. These areas have an open drainage system and students advised the residents to keep their premises clean. The students also instructed the residents to approach hospitals immediately if they have a continuous fever, swelling of eyes, severe headache, back and body pains. As per a report, more than 2,000 dengue cases have been registered across the State until September 5. Meanwhile, TDP activists led by S. Panduranga Rao took out a rally in Tenneti Nagar and Ashok Nagar, creating awareness on dengue among the residents.

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