Take necessary precautionary steps to avoid the spread of vector/ water borne diseases: Health Department

By 1 2 1 News Reporter

Chandigarh 12^th July:-- To alert the residents residing in the urban slum/ colonies/ villages of U.T., Chandigarh to take necessary precautionary steps to avoid the spread of vector/ water borne diseases in Chandigarh, Health Workers posted in the Health Facilities near Urban Slums/ Colonies, etc. were made to undertake the sensitization programme . During the programme the stress was laid to educate the residents to consume fresh and safe water supplied by Municipal Corporation, Do not allow the water to stagnate in any form which can be source for breeding mosquitoes,  Drain out all water in and around their premises and in case the source of stagnant water cannot be drained the same be covered with by adding kerosene oil, etc. to avoid breeding, Water from the coolers should be drained at least once a week and the bottom of the coolers should be scrubbed to remove the source, Residents should avoid consuming water from the hand-pumps and should preferably be boiled and cooled water before drinking, Do not consume cut fruits/ over ripe fruits/ vegetables. In case a person find any symptoms of water/ vector borne diseases then he should immediately report to the nearest Health Facility.