In order put in place necessary preparedness and measures to curb Dengue and H1N1 Influenza virus in the district, the Additional Deputy Commissioner Kargil has directed the Chief Medical Officer Kargil to send medical teams in rural areas with sufficient medicines with immediate effect.

A Special Task Force (STF) under the chairmanship of Divisional Commissioner Kashmir was constituted to combat Dengue and Swine Flu disease in Kashmir Division. 

Director Health Services Kashmir is the member secretary whereas Deputy Commissioner Srinagar, Principal Government Medical College Srinagar, Director Urban Local Bodies Kashmir, Commissioner SMC, Mission Director National Health Mission, Chief Engineer PHE Kashmir, HOD Paediatrics Department GMC Srinagar, Director Estates Kashmir, State Epidemiologist & State Malariologist, Joint Director Information, Director Doordarshan Kashmir, Director Radio Kashmir and all Deputy Commissioners are the members of the Special Task Force.

Meanwhile, people have been asked not to panic and Government has already issued a health advisory in all leading newspapers. 

People are advised to follow this advisory in letter & spirit. Health institutions are already prepared to meet any eventuality. 

Divisional Commissioner Kashmir has directed all Deputy Commissioners to hold meetings in their respective districts to address this problem.

However, the health department has been directed to organize talk shows on Doordarshan, Radio, FM channels and local Cables to provide complete awareness about Dengue and H1N1 (Swine Flu) Influenza virus to the People.

 

Moreover, all concerned departments have been directed to work in close coordination so that Dengue and H1N1 (Swine Flu) Influenza virus is controlled in Kashmir Division before the onset of winters.