AP Govt formulates action plan to curb vector-borne diseases

Hyderabad, Oct 11 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Rajasekhara Reddy today announced an action plan to step up awareness and contain the spread of mosquite-borne diseases, including dengue.

Dr Reddy said each district would be provided Rs 10 lakh each for creating public awarenesss on keeping the surroundings clean and take up programmes to eradicate the mosquito menace.

He said in every village, awareness programmes would be conducted with the involvment of local leaders, officials, non-governmental organisations, women and youth organisations.

Dr Reddy was speaking during an interaction with a delegation led by Congress MLA Varadarajulu from Proddutur in Kadapa district.

Dengue and chikungunya fever had been spreading due to mosquitoes and it was everyone's responsibility to keep the surroundings clean.

The Chief Minister flagged of a 'sanitation campaign ratham' for carrying out the campaign in Proddutur.

He directed health workers of gram panchayats, municipalities and municipal corporations to remove garbage and prevent water logging with a view to eradicating mosquitoes and prevent disease.

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