In Sylhet district level, in the meeting of the coordinating committee for the prevention of dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases, all upazilas, municipalities and unions of the district have been instructed to take effective measures to prevent dengue and other mosquito-borne diseases in accordance with the government guidelines.
The meeting was held on Thursday, August 10 at 11 am in the district administration conference room under the chairmanship of Deputy Commissioner Sheikh Russell Hasaner.
Deputy Commissioner Sheikh Russell Hasan sought the cooperation of all in dealing with the dengue situation.
He emphasized on cleanliness drive, publicity and awareness raising. After detailed discussion in the meeting, it was decided to conduct cleanliness drive in all offices, educational institutions, NGOs, banks-insurance, shopping malls and houses in all upazilas, municipalities and unions of the district along with Sylhet City Corporation from 9 am to 10 am.
The meeting also decided to disseminate warnings about dengue prevention in mosques for the next month before Zohar and Isha azaan and during Friday prayers. Staff Reporter
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