To address health challenges arising from waterborne diseases () and seasonal changes before the monsoon, the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh will launch the Communicable Disease Control Campaign across the state from July 1 to 31. At the same time, the Dastak Abhiyan will be held from July 11 to 31. An action plan has been prepared and officials have been instructed to implement it effectively. The Urban Development Department is actively monitoring the initiative and issuing directives to urban bodies for seamless execution of the plan, a government spokesperson said.
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Action plans for the communicable disease control campaign
The Urban Development Directorate has instructed all Municipal Commissioners, General Managers of the Water Institute and Directors of the Municipal Council to implement action plans following the established guidelines. Additionally, awareness meetings have been scheduled for municipal corporations, municipal councils and all Nagar Panchayats. Instructions have been issued to provide the District Medical Director with a micro plan detailing ward and area level activities to be completed by June 28 for the special Communicable Disease Control Campaign.
Urban bodies are also required to submit consolidated reports to the government on activities undertaken and completed during the campaign under this micro plan.
Urban agencies have also been directed to collaborate with the Health Department to educate officials and staff on prevention of encephalitis and other vector-borne and water-borne diseases, as well as maintaining cleanliness. Continuous awareness campaigns will be carried out through Mohalla Committees to address these health issues.
Urban areas will also see regular fogging and targeted vector control activities in high risk areas identified by the Health department. Additional instructions include promoting personal and environmental hygiene, preventing open defecation, ensuring the use of safe water, and controlling the mosquito population.
Guidelines for waterlogging and water supply have also been provided. Mini public water supply systems and tank-type poles must be installed and monitored in accordance with standards. Roads and sidewalks will be built to prevent waterlogging and vegetation growth. Vegetation along roads will be periodically cleared and activities will focus on the sensitive urban population and marginal areas.
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Reference:
- Water related diseases – (https://www.niehs.nih.gov/research/programs/climatechange/health_impacts/waterborne_diseases)
Source-IANS
