As the national capital battles the spread of deadly COVID-19 virus, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on May 5 advised the civic bodies to intensify information, education and communication (IEC) activities to tackle the vector borne diseases.

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In a meeting conducted through video conferencing and attended by the Union Health and Family Welfare minister with the Delhi Health Minister along with MCD Commissioners, Chairman of NDMC & hospital in-charges, the Governor reviewed preparedness for prevention of vector borne diseases in Delhi.

"Vector borne diseases are outbreak-prone and prevention is the best strategy, therefore coordinated efforts by all agencies are mandated. There should be a focus on case-based surveillance, tracing source of transmission, identification of vulnerable areas & source reduction of vectors," the Governor said. The Governor advised civic bodies in the national capital to intensify IEC activities involving RWAs. "Preventive measures such as active surveillance, early detection, proper treatment should be ensured," the Governor added.