Residents urged to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, seek early medical attention and support district-wide awareness and sanitation drives
Published on: July 07, 2026
By: BTNI
Location: Rajnandgaon, India
With the onset of the monsoon season, the Health Department has issued a public advisory urging residents to remain vigilant against dengue and malaria, emphasizing that timely preventive measures can significantly reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.
According to the advisory, the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes, which transmit dengue, increases during the rainy season. The department said families can protect themselves from dengue and malaria by adopting basic preventive practices and maintaining clean surroundings.
Residents have been advised to immediately visit the nearest health centre if they experience symptoms such as high fever, headache, body pain, pain behind the eyes, vomiting or severe weakness. The department stressed that active public participation, alongside the district administration, is essential for effective prevention of mosquito-borne diseases.
Citizens have also been urged to ensure that water does not stagnate in or around their homes and to maintain regular cleanliness to minimise mosquito breeding. Government departments, urban local bodies, gram panchayats and the general public have been appealed to actively support ongoing awareness and sanitation campaigns aimed at controlling mosquito-borne diseases.
Chief Medical and Health Officer Dr. Netaram Navratan said dengue and malaria are serious illnesses transmitted through mosquito bites and that even minor negligence can lead to infection. He advised people not to allow water to collect in tyres, flower pots, coconut shells, water storage tanks, refrigerator trays, broken utensils or other containers at homes, shops, offices and public places.
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He further recommended observing a weekly “Dry Day” by emptying, cleaning and drying water tanks and coolers before refilling them. If mosquito larvae are found in stagnant water in containers, pits or unused locations, he advised applying a small quantity of usable oil or burnt mobil oil on the water surface. According to the department, the thin oil layer prevents larvae from accessing oxygen, leading to their elimination. Such locations should then be cleaned immediately to prevent further water accumulation.
Dr. Navratan said maintaining cleanliness and adopting mosquito control measures remain the most effective methods of preventing the spread of disease.
He also outlined the common symptoms of dengue, including high fever, headache, pain behind the eyes, severe body and joint pain, red skin rashes, nausea and vomiting, and in severe cases, bleeding from the nose or gums.
The department identified the common symptoms of malaria as high fever accompanied by chills, excessive sweating, headache, weakness, body pain, vomiting and restlessness.
To reduce the risk of dengue, residents have been advised to prevent water stagnation around their homes, regularly clean coolers, water tanks, flower pots and other water storage containers, wear full-sleeved clothing, use mosquito nets and mosquito repellents, and take extra precautions during the early morning and evening hours when mosquito activity is higher.
The Chief Medical and Health Officer cautioned residents against self-medication in the event of fever and urged them to seek medical examination at the nearest health facility. He also advised people not to dismiss fever as a routine viral infection, stressing that timely diagnosis and treatment can prevent serious complications associated with dengue.
The Health Department appealed to residents to maintain cleanliness in their homes, neighbourhoods, villages and workplaces and to cooperate with the district administration in eliminating mosquito breeding sites. It said effective control of dengue and malaria can only be achieved through collective public participation.
