The Pioneer 25.08.2010
GMC swings into action to nip virus in the bud
Sunil Thapliyal | Gurgaon
Fearing spread of deadly diseases of dengue and swine flu in the millennium city, the Gurgaon Municipal Corporation (GMC) has divided the city into six zones and deployed 150 personnel to keep a check on the disease.
“We are taking all the necessary steps to control the breeding of the mosquitoes in the city. These personnel will use spray and fog to control the larvae. Also, we have divided the city into six zones which will help us to keep a tab on the prone or effected areas,” said the Gurgaon Municipal Corporation Joint Commissioner YS Gupta.
The GMC will provide effective spray and fog till the dengue threat is over. “We are taking all possible measures to ensure dengue and other vector-borne diseases are under check during these months. We are assisting the Health department to control the spread of dengue and swine flu in the city,” said Gupta.
“A large number of people, who live particularly in slum areas and around, are exposed to aedes and other types of mosquitoes leading to higher incidences of dengue and malaria, as the water bodies formed along the tracks serve as a breeding ground for mosquitoes,” said Gupta.
He added that the larvicides sprayed over these water bodies would check mosquito breeding in an effective manner. Manually, it is not possible to cover such large tracks, but the GMC would control their breeding with effective spray till the dengue period is over. “Also we have issued the advisory though the mass media to inform the people about these diseases,” he added.
Authorities are more worried about the spread of dengue as the city is also ready to host the tourists who are expected to come here in October during the Commonwealth Games, a month, which generally sees high prevalence of the disease.
