On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab, Additional Chief Secretary Punjab Sohail Aamir Mirza presided over a meeting of representatives of all federal departments in Lahore in which awareness about anti-dengue campaign was provided. Secretary Environment Anwar Rashid, Additional Secretary Health Anwar Janjua, Dr. Waseem Akram and Wing Commander Saeed Riaz especially attended the meeting.
The representatives of federal government departments were informed about the dengue threat and steps taken for protecting from dengue and preventive measures. Additional Chief Secretary conveyed special message of the Chief Minister Punjab to all participants and said that the present days are very dangerous with regard to dengue and the period up to September 30 is very crucial for which all departments will have to take part in anti-dengue campaign on war-footings. Secretary Environment identified the places of federal government departments and custom warehouses where dengue can breed so that proper steps could be taken. Dr. Waseem Akram informed about the preventive measures whereas Wing Commander Saeed Riaz representing Commissioner Lahore, said that we have to jointly meet the threat of dengue and in case of any dangerous situation, Commissioner’s office can be contacted.