A seminar on Dengue

The University of Agriculture is working on ten projects on dengue worth Rs. 10 million with reference to researches on different aspects and the vaccination in order to cope with the mosquito effectively. This was stated by UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Iqrar Ahmad Khan while addressing a seminar on Dengue arranged by the Department of Entomology, University of Agriculture Faisalabad held in connection with Anti Dengue Day as part of Punjab Chief Minster Campaign at Iqbal Auditorium. UAF Faculty of Agriculture Dean Prof Dr Muhammad Arshad, Department of Entomology Chairman Prof Dr Muhammad Jalal Arif, Prof Dr Anjum Sohail and Dr Khuram Zia also spoke on the occasion. The UAF also took out awareness walk about the importance of the issue The Vice Chancellor called for taking precautionary measures by segments of society to curtail the population of dengue. He praised the measures being taken by Punjab Government to control the disease which was hallmark step. He urged the people to keep home, environment and surrounding hygiene; remove all stagnant water and containers; avoid accumulation of ground water; and proper dispose of the plastic bags. He also said that the campus must be made a role model in this regard for the other people. He said that the social mobilization is vital as “God helps those who help themselves”. Prof Dr Muhammad Arshad urged the people to enhance their role in the campaign by raising awareness.. He called for wrapping all unused plastic tyres and regular change of water in animal drinking containers. He said that social mobilization is the must in this regard. Keeping in view, the UAF is used to organize such seminars etc for awareness. Prof Dr Muhammad Jalal Arif said that his Department was taking all possible measures for fogging and tangible researches etc to combat the population of the mosquitoes. He said that it is social reasonability to create awareness and mobilization so that the issue can be addressed effectively. He also suggested avoiding sitting in lawns, grounds and park in evening. He said dengue fever virus, particularly its hemorrhagic form, is a threat to around 2.5 billion people across the globe. Prof Dr Anjum Sohail called for eradication the filths from the localities; raising awareness and make the timely treatment of the disease that will lower down its impact. He also suggested using mosquito repellents to avoid mosquito bite. Dr Khurum Zia said that we have to raise the efforts by giving the awareness to the masses to fight the mosquito. He said that if the mosquitoes breed, we will bleed.