Dhaka, Jun 06 (V7N) – Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Md. Abdus Salam has stressed the importance of preventing dengue before it spreads, urging residents to play an active role in eliminating mosquito breeding grounds and maintaining cleanliness in their surroundings.
He made the remarks on Saturday while addressing a brief rally held at Rabindra Sarobar in the capital to inaugurate a three-month special dengue prevention campaign.
Speaking at the event, Abdus Salam said the city corporation had conducted surveys across 75 wards and identified 28 wards as high-risk areas for dengue transmission.
“The responsibility for preventing dengue is shared equally between citizens and the City Corporation. Fifty percent depends on public awareness and participation, while the remaining fifty percent is the responsibility of the City Corporation,” he said.
The DSCC administrator noted that authorities had been preparing in advance for the dengue season. He said the government had instructed relevant agencies months ago to take necessary measures and strengthen preparedness efforts before the outbreak intensified.
He added that both the City Corporation and the Health Department are working jointly to control mosquito populations and reduce the risk of dengue infections across the city.
Abdus Salam also highlighted the issue of waste management, arguing that public behavior plays a significant role in maintaining a clean environment.
“I can challenge anyone to go out in Dhaka after 7 or 8 pm and see that there is very little garbage on the streets. But by 10 pm, many roads are covered with waste again because people continue to dump garbage indiscriminately,” he said.
He emphasized that while the City Corporation regularly collects waste, maintaining cleanliness requires cooperation from residents. “If people continue to throw garbage throughout the day, it becomes impossible for the City Corporation to remove it instantly. Citizens must also take responsibility,” he added.
The administrator urged residents to remain vigilant and eliminate stagnant water sources around homes and workplaces, warning that public awareness remains one of the most effective tools in preventing dengue outbreaks.
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