Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced a special campaign aimed at tackling dengue and chikungunya in the national capital.
Kejriwal said he himself along with his ministers and government officials will help check mosquito breeding.
“I appeal to Delhi residents to give 10 minutes every Sunday from September 1 till November 15, in ensuring there is no stagnant water in their houses or surroundings, which causes breeding of dengue carrier mosquito,” Kejriwal said at a press conference.
He urged all of Delhi to join the #10Hafte10Baje10Minute campaign.
Delhi’s Cabinet Ministers, MLAs, eminent citizens of Delhi, RWAs, schools – everyone will unite to fight dengue this year.
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“Dengue and Chikungunya are among the most dreaded illnesses in the monsoon season not just in Delhi, but the entire country. India is among one of the 100 endemic countries with the incidence of dengue on a continuous rise.” Kejriwal said.
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“While the country faces an upward trend, Delhi’s dengue cases have been lowering consistently in the past 4 years. In 2015 Dengue cases – 15,867, but in 2018 they were down to 2,798. This is a massive drop of 80% in 3 years,” he added.
The chief minister said efforts like establishing Mohalla Clinics and fever clinics have led to 80 per cent decrease in dengue, chikungunya cases in past three years.
The government will ensure participation of school children, resident welfare associations and other stakeholders in the campaign.