Pune Municipal Corporation Implements New SOP To Combat Vector-Borne Diseases

Meetings with general practitioners in the affected areas will be organized to ensure timely reporting of cases. Additionally, private laboratories in these areas will also be engaged to aid in monitoring and response efforts.

The PMC is also focusing on preventing the spread of fear and misinformation among residents. Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) programs will be launched, including morning rallies and training sessions in schools to educate students on identifying mosquito breeding sites.

Dr. Dighe mentioned that a letter has been issued to all ward medical officers, instructing them to maintain records of fever patients. High-risk pregnant women who test positive for the Zika virus are being registered for regular check-ups and treatment.

Awareness programs will be conducted in large residential societies, and informational materials will be posted at key locations to keep the public informed. The PMC aims to curb the spread of these diseases through these comprehensive measures.