Asks Corporation, Health Department to work in synergy
Diplomat Correspondent
JAMMU, DD: Commissioner Jammu Municipal Corporation Dr. Devansh Yadav today convened a high-level joint meeting of officers of Jammu Municipal Corporation, State Malariologist Wing, Jammu and Health Department to review the preparedness and strengthen the response mechanism to fight against dengue, chikungunya and malaria in Jammu City.
With dengue cases rising across the UT, the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), in coordination with the Department of Health and Anti-Malaria Wing, has stepped up preventive measures to control the spread of vector-borne diseases including dengue, malaria and chikungunya in Jammu city. Official figures reveal that 1076 cases of dengue were reported till September 2024, while 346 cases of dengue have been reported till September 2025 within the jurisdiction of Jammu Municipal Corporation.
Under the directions of the JMC Commissioner Dr. Devansh Yadav, extensive fogging and spraying operations are being carried out in all wards of Jammu Municipal Corporation. A detailed roster has been issued to ensure that each ward is systematically covered, with fixed schedules for fogging and spraying. The structured approach is aimed at preventing mosquito breeding and reducing risk of disease transmission.
During the meeting, the Commissioner directed all Sanitation Inspectors and field staff to conduct door-to-door awareness campaigns in their respective wards. He stressed that public participation is the most crucial element in combating dengue. Citizens must be informed not only about preventive measures but also about how to actively stop mosquito breeding around their homes.
Dr. Yadav advised that along with maintaining cleanliness outside their homes, residents must also remain vigilant about common water-collection points inside their houses. Stagnant water in refrigerator trays, water bowls kept for feeding birds, excess water in flower pots, coolers and other containers often become breeding grounds for mosquitoes. The Commissioner urged that such places should be cleaned or emptied every third or fourth day to break the mosquito life cycle.
The Commissioner also highlighted the need for community ownership of cleanliness drives, stating that government efforts alone cannot succeed without the cooperation of citizens. He appealed to the public to support sanitation teams, follow instructions and ensure their surroundings are kept clean and dry.
Dr. Yadav directed that fogging and spraying operations must not be limited to public places alone but should also cover vulnerable residential pockets, schools, markets, hospitals and areas with reported dengue cases. Special instructions were issued to intensify sanitation in densely populated localities where the risk of mosquito breeding is higher.
The Jammu Municipal Corporation has once again appealed to all citizens of Jammu to remain alert, practice personal protection measures such as using mosquito repellents and nets, wear full-sleeved clothes and above all, avoid accumulation of stagnant water.
The health experts present in the meeting shared insights about the disease pattern and stressed the importance of early detection and timely treatment. They advised residents to immediately seek medical consultation in case of fever or symptoms such as headache, muscle pain, or skin rashes, and avoid self-medication.
Among others, Joint Commissioner (Health & Sanitation), JMC Abdul Star, Chief Medical Officer, Health Department, Dr. Harbakhsh Singh, State Malariologist Dr. Dhruv Raina and Health Officer, JMC Dr. Vinod Sharma, besides Sanitation officers and Inspectors from all 75 wards attended the meeting and gave ward-wise updates on the prevailing situation and the measures being implemented on the ground.DD
