Health Minister Arunraj Reviews Dengue Prevention Measures in Otteri
TN Health Minister K.G. Arunraj inspected a monsoon medical camp at S.S. Puram, Otteri, reviewed fever cases, dengue prevention measures, and the medical services provided to residents.
Chennai: Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj inspected a monsoon medical camp at S.S. Puram, Otteri, on Friday, and reviewed fever cases, dengue prevention measures, and the medical services provided to residents.
During his visit to ward 75 in Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar zone, the minister sought details from the city health officer on fever cases and dengue infections reported in S.S. Puram. He also asked residents whether mosquito control workers were inspecting their neighbourhoods.
The minister distributed pamphlets on dengue prevention and urged residents to remove discarded articles that could collect rainwater in their homes and surroundings.
Subsequently, he inspected the rooftops of houses in the locality and advised residents to keep water storage containers covered and clear unused articles that could become mosquito breeding sites.
Arunraj also inspected a motor pump installed on First Cross Street in S.S. Puram to drain rainwater during downpours. Responding to residents’ requests, he instructed the zonal officer and executive engineer to ensure that the street was properly re-laid after the monsoon.
Later, he visited an Amma Unavagam in the locality and sampled the pongal prepared for the day to assess its quality. He directed officials to repair the dysfunctional purified drinking water unit at the facility.
Thiru.Vi.Ka. Nagar MLA M.R. Pallavi, directorate of public health and preventive medicine additional director, Dr. Sampath, city health officer, Dr. Jagadeesan, and other civic and health officials accompanied the minister during the inspection.
