Dhaka:Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has instructed authorities to launch public awareness campaigns using loudspeakers in neighborhoods to combat dengue. He also directed that dengue prevention messages be included in sermons during Jummah prayers.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, these directives were given at a meeting on dengue prevention and control held at the Prime Minister's Office in the Cabinet Division of the Secretariat. PM's Deputy Press Secretary Hasan Shiplu provided the details.
The Prime Minister highlighted the upcoming months as critical for dengue control and emphasized coordinated efforts from all relevant government agencies to manage the spread effectively. He urged for intensified preventive measures, focusing on areas with high dengue cases.
Tarique Rahman stressed the importance of public participation in dengue prevention, instructing regular loudspeaker announcements and the inclusion of prevention messages in religious sermons. The meeting also discussed maintaining cleanliness in government residential areas and hospitals.
Coordination among ministries, divisions, and agencies was underscored as essential for effective dengue control. Attendees included Health Minister Sardar Md. Sakhawat Husain, State Minister Dr. M A Muhit, and other senior officials, along with city corporation administrators.