The Deputy Commissioner of Hyderabad, Zain-ul-Abidin Memon, along with District Health Officer (DHO) Dr. Pir Ghulam Hussain, visited the dengue wards at Hilal-e-Ahmer General Hospital Latifabad and Taluka Hospital Shah Latif Bhittai to assess medical facilities and ongoing treatment arrangements. The visit took place on November 6, and aimed to evaluate the condition of patients undergoing treatment, the availability of proper medical services, and the overall performance of the hospital management teams.
During the visit, the Deputy Commissioner and the DHO met with the patients who are currently receiving treatment for dengue fever. They inquired about their health condition, the nature of treatment being provided, and whether the patients were satisfied with the medical care. The paramedical staff briefed the officials, stating that required medicines, diagnostic services, and treatment facilities are fully available for the patients. They also assured that emergency medical support is being provided round-the-clock where necessary.
The Deputy Commissioner emphasized the importance of ensuring continuous monitoring, maintaining hygiene, and spreading public awareness to control the spread of dengue. He instructed hospital administrations and health teams to implement an efficient response system on a daily basis. He stressed that proactive steps and timely action are essential to reduce the number of new dengue cases in the district.
Zain-ul-Abidin Memon further stated that the district administration is working in complete coordination with the health department to safeguard public health and ensure the availability of quality medical services. He assured that administrative support will be provided to strengthen on-ground health operations.
Meanwhile, DHO Dr. Pir Ghulam Hussain briefed the Deputy Commissioner regarding the current dengue situation in the district. He explained that prevention and control activities are being carried out in various union councils to contain the spread of the virus. Field teams are actively conducting larvae detection surveys, fumigation drives, and Indoor Residual Spraying (IRS) in affected and high-risk areas. These activities aim to eliminate mosquito breeding sources and break the transmission cycle.
