Launches Intensive Fogging and Health Drive
Ferozepur steps up health measures to prevent post-flood disease outbreaks
Ferozepur, September 8, 2025: In response to the rising threat of vector-borne diseases following recent floods, Deputy Commissioner Deepshikha Sharma has directed the Civil Surgeon and Senior Medical Officers (SMOs) to initiate a special fogging campaign across affected areas. The campaign includes anti-larval spraying and distribution of essential medicines to curb the spread of diseases like dengue, malaria, and chikungunya.
The Health Department, in collaboration with the Rural Development Department, will deploy joint teams starting next week. These teams—comprising Community Health Workers, Multi-Purpose Health Workers, and Gram Rozgar Sevaks—will operate under SMO supervision to conduct targeted health interventions in flood-affected villages.
DC emphasized that BSF and Health Department teams are actively conducting medical check-ups and distributing free medicines in impacted areas. Veterinary teams are also providing cattle feed and medical care for livestock.
Fogging operations have already begun in villages such as Jallo Ke Sub Centre and Gatti Rajo Ke, and will continue across other flood-hit regions. Relief efforts remain ongoing in Ruknewala, with medical camps set up in Jallo Ke Morh, Hamid Chak, Arif Ke, Kutbuddin Wala, and surrounding villages.
The BSF has established a medical camp in Lakha Singh Wala (Mamdot), offering free treatment to residents. Meanwhile, NDRF teams are actively engaged in rescue and relief operations.
Repair work is underway on the Hussainiwala Retreat Ceremony road, which was damaged due to flooding. DC has also instructed officials from various departments to maintain coordination and continue relief efforts with full dedication.