Patna: Patna Municipal Corporation (PMC) has intensified its efforts to prevent mosquito-borne and other infectious diseases during the monsoon by launching a citywide door-to-door anti-larval spraying campaign across all 375 sectors.
The campaign was formally flagged off by the Municipal Commissioner at Maurya Lok Complex on Monday as part of the civic body’s monsoon public health initiative.
Teams Asked To Maintain Daily Logbooks
During the launch, the Municipal Commissioner instructed anti-larval spraying teams to maintain a detailed daily logbook documenting their fieldwork.
The records will include the location and time of spraying, details of the work carried out and feedback received from local residents, enabling officials to monitor the campaign’s effectiveness.
Disease Cases To Measure Performance
Addressing an orientation programme for field personnel, the Municipal Commissioner said the success of the campaign would ultimately be judged by its impact on public health.
He said the sector reporting the lowest number of mosquito-borne disease cases would reflect the effectiveness of the anti-larval team’s work in that area.
Public Awareness Campaign
Alongside spraying operations, personnel have been instructed to educate residents about preventing mosquito breeding.
Officials urged people not to allow water to stagnate in or around their homes, noting that stagnant water remains the primary breeding ground for mosquitoes responsible for diseases such as dengue and chikungunya.
Two-Shift Operations Across The City
PMC said anti-larval spraying is being carried out regularly in two shifts across all 375 sectors.
Special priority is also being given to neighbourhoods where waterlogging has recently been cleared following rainfall, as such locations are considered vulnerable to mosquito breeding.
How Residents Can Seek Assistance
Residents can request anti-larval spraying or register complaints by contacting the Patna Municipal Corporation through its toll-free helpline 155304 or via the chatbot service on 9264447449.
Officials said public participation will be crucial to the success of the campaign and urged citizens to promptly report areas requiring attention.
