Ponnam Launches Monsoon Drive to Curb Mosquito-Borne Diseases

BC Welfare Minister Ponnam Prabhakar here on Saturday stated that extensive measures are being taken to prevent mosquito-borne diseases in Hyderabad. 

As part of the Special Monsoon Drive to be conducted from August 11 to 21, Information, Education and Communication (IEC) programme on measures to be taken to prevent mosquitoes was launched by Prabhakar at the Minister’s Quarters here.

Speaking on the occasion, Entomology department officials explained to the Minister the programmes being undertaken to create



awareness among the public about mosquito prevention. 

The Minister inspected various equipment being used for mosquito prevention and enquired with the officials about their usage, functioning and other details. Several programmes are being undertaken as part of preventive measures to control mosquito-borne diseases. 

Prabhakar stated that as part of protecting the health of Hyderabad residents, the GHMC is conducting door-to-door programmes to create awareness among people about cleanliness of their surroundings.