Equipment handed over for dengue control

To control the steadily increasing dengue infection in Nepal, the Rotary Club of Hetauda has handed over dengue control equipment to Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan Municipality, Ward No. 5. The dengue control equipment being distributed to Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan Municipality, Ward No. 5 and other wards will make prevention and control work effective in the infected areas.

The necessary equipment for mosquito control, fogger machines, protective clothing (PPE), and spraying sets, were handed over. Along with the handover of the equipment, technical orientation was also given on its correct use.

In the Program, Pramesh Pradhan, President, Rotary Club of Hetauda mentioned that not only equipment, but the active role of the community is the most important in dengue control. He said that it is necessary to continue the work of cleaning houses, preventing water from stagnating, removing water accumulation in tires-drums-pots, and destroying mosquito breeding grounds.

At the handover ceremony, which was attended by Past Presidents and office bearers of the Rotary Club of Hetauda, Ward No. 5, President, Sushil Ghimire said that coordination with supporting organizations is necessary to make the steps taken by the local level for health more effective.