HT Bureau
DIPHU, May 16: The District Malaria Officer (NCVBDC), Karbi Anglong announced the observance of National Dengue Day (NDD) on May 16, aligning with the annual initiative by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to raise awareness about Dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral disease that remains a public health concern in India.
The theme for this year’s National Dengue Day is “Check, Clean, Cover – Steps to Defeat Dengue.”
In Karbi Anglong, the day was marked by various awareness activities across multiple Medical Block Primary Health Centres (PHCs). The Manja BPHC organized awareness programmes at Longnit High School and Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, Longnit — both identified as dengue-prone areas.
Prominent officials present at the programme included Dr. Semsing Singnar, Sr. M&HO-cum-DMO (i/c); Obed Killing, DVBDC (DPO), NCVBDC, Karbi Anglong; Krishna Kharka, District Epidemiologist (IDSP, K/A); Kripeswar Ingti, Principal of Manja BPHC, along with teaching staff and students.
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The event featured awareness meetings, source reduction drives, impregnation of bed nets, blood smear collection, and distribution of informative leaflets. The focus was on educating the public about the importance of keeping their surroundings clean to prevent mosquito breeding.
The District Malaria Officer issued key preventive guidelines to control the spread of dengue: Eliminate stagnant water in and around homes — including in coconut shells, unused flower pots, and containers. Sleep under mosquito nets, even during the day, as dengue mosquitoes are day-biters. Wear long-sleeved clothing and use age-appropriate mosquito repellents like electric mats and coils. Seek immediate medical attention if experiencing symptoms such as high fever, joint/muscle pain, eye pain, rashes, or bleeding — and avoid self-medication.
The event aimed to enhance community vigilance and preparedness ahead of the dengue transmission season.
