KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to launch a comprehensive fumigation campaign in Karachi to combat spread of dengue and other diseases.

A decision to this effect was taken in a meeting chaired by Chief Secretary Syed Asif Haider Shah on Monday.

The meeting was attended by the Karachi commissioner, local government secretary, all deputy commissioners of Karachi division, municipal commissioner and other senior officials.

During the meeting, the chief secretary directed that the fumigation campaign be conducted across 25 town municipal corporations (TMCs).

The chief secretary emphasised the significance of this campaign, stating that this initiative was essential for protecting public health and would contribute to curbing the spread of dengue and other diseases in the city.

Published in Dawn, October 22th, 2024