Punjab Health Minister Dr. Yasmin Rashid said that disciplinary action must be initiated against officers not submitting dengue reports while chairing the Cabinet Committee meeting at Darbar Hall of Civil Secretariat here on Friday. Present in the meeting were Provincial Minister for Auqaf Saeed ul Hassan Shah, Chief Secretary Punjab, Additional Chief Secretary Iram Bukhari, Secretary Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department Sarah Aslam, Secretary Auqaf, Secretary Environment, Secretary Agriculture, Deputy Commissioner Lahore Mudassar Riaz whereas Commissioners, DG PHA and other officials. The Health Minister reviewed anti-dengue activities in the province. Secretary P&SH Department, Chairman PITB, Secretary Auqaf, Secretary Agriculture and Secretary Environment presented the progress of their respective departments to the Health Minister. The Health Minister said, “Increase in dengue cases may prove dangerous. Indoor surveillance must be enhanced immediately. All institutions must work jointly to control dengue. The Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners must ensure compliance with DEAG SOPs. People must keep their homes, offices and shops clean.The PHA must ensure cleanliness of green belts and parks. Secretary Auqaf must present a report on dengue surveillance at shrines. All anti dengue activities are being monitored.” Chief Secretary Punjab directed improvement in quality of reporting and surveillance. The performance of all institutions will be regularly reviewed. There must be special teams to monitor the activities in Lahore and Rawalpindi. The activities must be updated at PITB dashboard. Negligence may result in an increase in dengue cases. The Chief Secretary also directed special arrangements for solid waste management.