The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Wednesday launched a special fumigation and disinfectant spray campaign across the city on the directives of Murtaza Wahab.
Under the campaign, disinfectant spraying would be carried out in various areas, cattle markets, bazaars, streets, neighbourhoods, and public places to protect citizens from infectious diseases.
The mayor directed the Municipal Services Department to make special arrangements for disinfectant spraying along with cleanliness measures during Eidul Azha and ensure that no area was overlooked during the campaign. He further instructed that the operation be carried out effectively in all union committees.
According to the KMC’s Municipal Services Department, the spray campaign would continue until the fourth day of the Eid, with special attention being given to sensitive and densely populated areas. The primary objective of the campaign was to control mosquito breeding and prevent the spread of dangerous diseases such as Dengue Fever and Malaria in order to provide a healthy environment for citizens.
Wahab said the KMC was utilising all available resources to provide a better and safer environment for the people of Karachi. He directed the departments concerned to ensure coordinated arrangements for cleanliness, timely disposal of animal waste, and disinfectant spraying during Eidul Adha so that citizens did not face any inconvenience.
He also appealed to citizens to keep their homes, streets, and surroundings clean, avoid stagnant water, and adopt precautionary measures to stay safe from diseases such as dengue and malaria. He said only through public cooperation can the city be made clean, healthy, and disease-free.
The mayor further directed that daily reports of the spray campaign be prepared and that additional spraying be carried out immediately in areas where complaints regarding mosquito infestation are received. Special teams have also been formed for monitoring and operational activities in different parts of the city.
