To combat the spread of dengue fever, the Narail District Administration and local Health Department jointly organized a public awareness rally and cleanliness drive on Saturday morning.
The program began at 10:00 a.m. at the Narail District Hospital. Participants marched through the city's main roads to raise public awareness before returning to the hospital premises to conduct a comprehensive cleanliness drive. Local government officials worked directly alongside sanitation workers to clear potential mosquito breeding grounds.
During the awareness meeting, health experts urged residents to actively eliminate Aedes mosquito habitats.
"To prevent the spread of dengue, courtyards and home surroundings must be kept strictly clean," health officials advised. "Residents must ensure that water does not accumulate for more than five days in flower pots, discarded tires, coconut shells, drums, or abandoned containers."
Speakers recommended turning unused containers upside down and applying bleaching powder to stagnant water to destroy mosquito eggs. They also emphasized the importance of personal protection against mosquito bites.
The initiative saw broad participation from doctors, nurses, media workers, and local citizens. Key attendees included Narail District Commissioner Dr. Mohammad Abdul Salam, District Hospital Superintendent Abdul Gaffar, and Civil Surgeon Dr. Abdur Rashid, who were joined by senior administrative and police officials.
Similar anti-dengue campaigns and public cleanliness drives were simultaneously held in the neighboring Lohagara and Kalia upazilas.
