Fumigation Operations Against Dengue to Commence in 25 Town Municipal Corporations of Karachi.
Volunteers of a local NGO, Feed The Poors, fumigate areas of Shadman Town, Karachi on Aug 30, 2019 to suppress the recent infestation of flies. Over the past few weeks Karachi has developed a heavy infestation of flies and mosquitoes following heavy rains and flooding, mixed with lingering garbage in the streets. Fumigation is only a temporary solution and this infestation will continue to persist unless the city effectively manages its waste.
Karachi, October 21, 2024: In an important meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Haider Shah, it has been decided to launch a comprehensive fumigation campaign in Karachi to combat the spread of dengue and other diseases.
The meeting was attended by the Commissioner of Karachi, Secretary Local Government, all Deputy Commissioners of Karachi division, Municipal Commissioner, and other senior officials. During the meeting, the Chief Secretary Sindh directed that the fumigation campaign be conducted across 25 Town Municipal Corporations in Karachi from today.
To eliminate dengue larvae, spray and fumigation operations will commence throughout the city. The campaign will target TMCs including Saddar, Lyari, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Sohrab Goth, Jinnah, Safura, Chanesar, and Mominabad Town Municipal Corporation. Additionally, the fumigation efforts will extend to TMC Manghopir, Orangi, Shah Faisal, Korangi, Model Colony, Landhi, Baldia, and Mairipur Town Municipal Corporations. Moreover, plans are in place for fumigation in TMC Murdar Mahirbar, Gulberg, New Karachi, North Nazimabad, Liaquatabad, Nazimabad, Gadap, Malir, and Ibrahim Haidari.
The Chief Secretary Sindh emphasized the significance of this campaign, stating that this initiative is essential for protecting public health and will contribute to curbing the spread of dengue and other diseases in the city.
