Nagpur: warned residents against dengue outbreaks in the city, the newly appointed collector R Vimala on Wednesday asked them to observe the “dry day” at least once a week, where they will not store water in any house.
“The outbreak seems to be exacerbated during this time.
Children must be treated and coolers in the household must be removed immediately,” he said.
Then, while interacting with the media for the first time after taking over the cost, the collector said he would take strict action against brokers who pamper themselves in stamp paper marketing.
He also appealed to residents to file complaints in such cases.
Vimala added that the proposal appointed 200 nurses in various government hospitals was waiting for the government.
It was compiled and sent to the government by his predecessor Ravindra Tharakarare, he said.
Speaking of the third wave of Covid-19, Vimala said his government was fully ready to overcome it and had established two pediatric wards at GMCH and IGGMCH.
“The bed will be available for children for two years in both places.
For those under this age, we try to get a ventilator.
We also try to vaccinate children.
However, it’s up to people to prevent this third wave strictly Following the appropriate behavior of Covid, such as mandatory masks when leaving the house and follows the distance.
“Previously, the collector held a district assignment unit meeting regarding the implementation of various schemes.
Directing his subordinates to pay RS100 each for Asha workers, he urged them to visit door-to-door to gather information to find out if anyone suffered from a disease etc.
“Ask people to flow stagnant water at home and maintain cleanliness.
Parents and caregivers need to instill appropriate behavior related to Covid diarrhea and prevention and management.
Care must be taken to maximize the use of OR and zinc for children suffering from diarrhea.
Careful pediatric diarrhea management must be ensured at the level of social and health institutions, “he said.