Minister Balbir Singh leads house-to-house dengue larvae checking in Khanna

As a part of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann’s initiative ‘Har Shukarvar Dengue Te Var’, Health and Family Welfare Minister, Dr Balbir Singh on Friday conducted house to house inspections to check larvae in various parts of Khanna.The Minister Dr. Singh actively engaged with residents, raising awareness about dengue prevention, larvae identification, symptom recognition, and the need to eliminate stagnant water sources. He urged the community to prevent mosquito breeding by ensuring water does not collect in containers, rooftops, or courtyards.

“Previously supported by 1,200 breeding checkers, the initiative now benefits from 20,000 trained ASHA workers and 31,000 nursing students who inspect homes and contribute to the campaign as part of their training. Additionally, Punjab’s schools are integrating dengue awareness into their curriculum, with teachers being trained to identify and eliminate larvae. These teachers will guide students to inspect their homes, with participation linked to internal assessment marks, fostering community involvement," said the Health Minister.

The Minister also directed officials to establish ward-wise or mohalla-wise health committees to strengthen localised efforts. He also underscored the role of Punjab’s 881 Aam Aadmi Clinics, which now provide dengue testing as part of an expanded panel of 47 diagnostic tests up from 38, including screenings for pregnancy and jaundice. The clinics’ medicine offerings have doubled from 80 to 160, ensuring broader access to healthcare.

Ludhiana