UDUPI: Deputy Commissioner Vidya Kumari K urged students to become ambassadors for dengue prevention by actively spreading awareness within their communities. She stressed the importance of proactive steps to control dengue and other vector-borne diseases to build a healthier Udupi district.Speaking at a human chain awareness rally held recently at the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Pragathinagar, as part of National Dengue Day celebrations, the Deputy Commissioner said, “Dengue is not just a fever; it is a viral disease spread by infected Aedes mosquitoes, which breed in stagnant water. To curb the spread of dengue and destroy mosquito breeding grounds, the public must be provided with comprehensive health education,” she said.She further stressed the importance of the “Check, Clean, Cover – Eliminate Mosquito Breeding Sites”, emphasising the need for community involvement in maintaining clean surroundings and preventing mosquito infestation.The event was jointly organised by the district administration, Zilla Panchayat, National Health Mission, District Health and Family Welfare Department, District Vector-Borne Disease Control Office, and the Government ITI, Pragathinagar.
