Dengue Awareness Programme Conducted at BMTC Workshop in Dooravani Nagar

The Krishnarajapuram Urban Primary Health Centre under Bengaluru East City Corporation conducted a Dengue Awareness Programme at the BMTC Central Workshop–02 in Dooravani Nagar on the occasion of National Dengue Day. The programme focused on dengue prevention, mosquito control, and public health awareness among workshop staff.

Key Details:

• The event was organized by the Krishnarajapuram Urban Primary Health Centre under Bengaluru East City Corporation.

• The awareness programme was held at BMTC Central Workshop–02, Dooravani Nagar.

• More than 100 BMTC workshop staff members participated in the programme.

• BMTC Divisional Technical Engineer Satish cooperated in organizing the awareness session.

• Senior Health Inspector Gururaj explained:

Symptoms of dengue fever

• Available treatment

• Preventive measures

• Importance of preventing water stagnation

• Public participation in mosquito control

• Senior Health Inspector Shrishaila Kannaal conducted a live larva demonstration to explain the mosquito life cycle.

• Health teams conducted an intensive larval survey across the workshop premises.

• Water drums, tyres, buckets, and solid waste materials were inspected for mosquito breeding.

• Larvicidal chemical solution ABATE was sprayed in areas where mosquito larvae were identified.

• Health Inspector Kiran assisted in the survey and preventive operations.

• Officials emphasized that cleanliness, hygiene, and public cooperation are essential to prevent mosquito-borne diseases.