Asks officials to take all necessary measures for containment, treatment
Srinagar: The Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today chaired a meeting to review the medical preparedness in mitigating dengue breakout in Jammu and Kashmir.
Additional Chief Secretary, Health & Medical Education, along with concerned officers and medical professionals participated in the meeting.
It was informed that the Jammu province is witnessing a rise in dengue cases which has necessitated a dedicated campaign to prevent accumulation of stagnated water; breeding of vector mosquitoes; early detection of dengue infection; and availability of suitable medical care.
The Additional Chief Secretary briefed the meeting about the need to undertake extensive thermal fogging exercises across the region as a precautionary measure and introduction of larvivorous fishes in ponds besides making arrangements of free testing for early detection of dengue infection. He stressed the processing of test samples within 12 hours to reduce the response time in cases where the patient tests positive for dengue.
Chief Secretary Dr. Mehta impressed upon the Department to issue cautionary advisories/alerts and carry out an extensive IEC drive highlighting the Do’s and Dont’s to contain and mitigate the disease by preventing water pile up; mosquito breeding; mosquito bites, besides, making operational a dengue helpline to extend telephonic consultation on dengue-like symptoms.
The Health and Medical Education Department was also asked to ensure proper treatment facilities for dengue patients through dedicated cell/wards and appropriate human resource deputation.
Devotees throng Hazratbal Shrine for Friday congregational prayers
United News of India
Srinagar, Oct 15: Hundreds of devotees offered Congregational Friday prayers at Hazratbal shrine on the bank of Dal Lake in Srinagar after authorities lifted the curbs in view of the annual urs being celebrated on October 19.
The people from all walks of life men, women and children were seen moving on foot, in buses and private vehicles to reach the white marble shrine of Hazratbal housing the holy relic of Prophet Muhammad (SAW) to offer congregational Friday prayers allowed by the authorities after several weeks due to COVID-19 restrictions in place. Markets were also abuzz around the shrine complex including the Kashmiri traditional snack makers were preparing various kinds of “Prantha” and “Pakoras”.
The annual Urs of Eid-e-Milad-Un-Nabi (SAW) is being celebrated on October 19. The Shab Khawani (night long prayers) are scheduled to take place in the Shrine on the night of October 18.
The Nimaz was offered on time and concluded peacefully following the devotees left the shrine complex on way to their homes.
