Punjab Prepared to Tackle Dengue, Covid, Heatwave: Health Minister

Punjab health and family welfare minister Dr Balbir Singh has assured that the state is fully prepared to deal with the threats posed by dengue, Covid-19 and the ongoing heatwave.

- HT Correspondent

MOHALI:

Under the statewide 'Har Shukarvar, Dengue Te Vaar' campaign, Dr Singh visited Balongi, a semi-urban village near Mohali, on Friday. During the visit, he interacted with residents, demonstrating how everyday water containers — such as air cooler tanks, refrigerator trays, flower pots and bird water vessels — can serve as breeding grounds for dengue mosquitoes.

He emphasised that the health department is educating the public on preventive measures to mitigate the risks of vector-borne diseases and weather-related health complications.