Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Sayeed Khokon said the dengue situation has remained stable and the city corporation got good result by using new mosquito medicine (pesticide). He said this while speaking as the chief guest at a cleanliness programme at the Dhaka Medical College Hospital on Tuesday.
City Development Journalist Forum (CDJF), also known as Nagar Unnayan Sangbadik Forum and DSCC jointly organised the programme on the occasion of ‘World Mosquito Day’. Mayor Sayeed Khokon said, “We have already conducted drive at least 58,747 households till Monday. The dengue situation has remained stable comparing to last few months. The new patients infected by dengue are declining as new mosquito pesticides are working well.”
He also said, “City Corporation is working relentlessly to ensure a safe and livable city for its citizen. Citizens have engaged with the initiatives of the corporation. So, we will be able to build a livable city within shortest possible time.” The mayor also expressed his hope that the dengue situation will come under control by first week of September.
In his speech as the special guest, renowned columnist, writer and journalist Syed Abul Maksud said, “This cleanliness programme at Dhaka Medical College is a symbolic programme. I hope, all citizens will engage in cleanliness programme through this symbolic prgramme.” Director General of Dhaka Medical College Hospital Brigadier General AKM Nasir Uddin, said, “On an average 4,500 patients remain admitted to Dhaka Medical College Hospital daily. So various types of waste are created here and the cleanliness is important for this hospital. If we work together it will be possible to clean the hospital and its premises.”
Among others, DSCC Chief Executive Officer Mostafizur Rahman, Chief Health Officer Brigadier General Sharif Ahmed, Chief Waste Management Officer Air Commodore Zahid Hossain, CDJF President Amitosh Paul and Secretary Motin Abdullah were also present.
