Mohali: The district health department has intensified its anti-dengue drive, with house-to-house inspections now being carried out every Monday in addition to the routine Friday campaign.During a special inspection in Phase 9, health teams found dengue mosquito larvae in around 12 houses, including in flower pots, coolers and other containers holding stagnant water.Civil surgeon Dr Sangeeta Jain, who led the inspection, urged residents to prevent water accumulation in and around their homes and regularly check potential mosquito-breeding sites.She said the risk of dengue transmission rises during this period and, following Punjab govt directions, special Monday inspections have been launched in vulnerable and high-risk areas.Teams inspected coolers, flower pots, refrigerators and other locations where stagnant water could collect. Insecticide spraying and other measures were carried out wherever breeding sites were detected.“Dengue mosquito larvae can turn into adult mosquitoes within days. Residents must ensure that clean stagnant water does not accumulate anywhere in or around their homes,” Dr Jain said.She noted that the Aedes mosquito, which spreads dengue, breeds in clean stagnant water and typically bites during the day. Residents were advised to regularly empty water-holding containers and keep their surroundings dry.District epidemiologist Dr Anamika Soni said health teams were also spreading awareness about preventive measures, warning that even small amounts of stagnant water could become breeding grounds for dengue mosquitoes.She urged people with symptoms, including high fever, severe headache, body ache, pain behind the eyes, nausea and vomiting, to seek timely medical attention. Dengue testing and treatment are available free of cost at govt health facilities, while the health department helpline 104 can be contacted for assistance.
