The Directorate of Education, Delhi, on April 25, 2023, issued a notification for the Prevention and Control of Vector-Borne Diseases (Dengue Malaria).
It is directed to share the awareness instructions given in the circular with the students and school staff to follow at home and also the needful to be done by all IDSs at the school level. In case of students availing summer vacations, HoDs are to utilize the best facility of social media or mass message, e-mail etc.
The following has been advised-
- To avoid mosquito bites, wear full-sleeved clothing and use mosquito repellents. Put wire mesh on windows to prevent the entry of mosquitoes (if possible).
- Message regarding prevention and control of Dengue Malaria and Chikungunya should be given during assembly /classes. Cover all water tanks and containers with well-fitted lids to prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.
- All overhead and other water tanks/containers are kept properly covered with a lid and overflow pipe/air vents are covered with wire mesh/cloth. In case of missing/broken lids, the matter may be taken up with PWD on priority.
- All coolers should be scrubbed and cleaned once a week and mopped dry before refilling water.
- In coolers that cannot be emptied, put one tablespoon of Petrol/Diesel. All unused containers, junk materials, tyres, coconut shells etc. should be properly disposed of.
- Change water in flower vases, plant pots, and bird pots every week to prevent mosquito breeding. Cover the toilet seat if going out of the home for more than a week.
[Notification No.23 (386)/Sch.Br./SHP/2023-24//00-105]
