Kathmandu Metropolis to mobilise 1,650 trained volunteers for monsoon dengue control drive
Summary
Kathmandu Metropolitan City is mobilising 1,650 trained volunteers to eliminate mosquito breeding sites across 32 wards to control dengue during the monsoon season.
Key Points
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City will deploy 1,650 trained personnel across all 32 wards for a dengue control campaign.
- Training has been conducted for health workers and community groups to identify and destroy Aedes mosquito breeding sites.
- The campaign aligns with national strategies to reduce dengue infections through community participation and multi-sectoral coordination.
- Health officials emphasize the importance of eliminating stagnant clean water to prevent mosquito breeding during the monsoon season.
