DSCC rolls out training for mosquito management workers

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Administrator Abdus Salam on Tuesday said that the effectiveness of mosquito control chemicals—liquid malathion and temephos—has been found fully satisfactory in tests conducted by the Institute of Epidemiology, Disease Control and Research (IEDCR) and the Department of Agricultural Extension.

He made the remarks while inaugurating a special training program for mosquito supervisors and field workers at Nagar Bhaban auditorium, aimed at strengthening mosquito control activities and ensuring the proper application of insecticides at the field level, reports UNB.

 “To ensure city residents benefit from the effectiveness of these chemicals, it is essential to guarantee their proper application in the field. This training has been organised for that purpose,” he said.

Abdus Salam added that the city corporation is giving top priority to controlling Aedes mosquitoes. “We must use the knowledge gained from this training with responsibility and commitment so that we can achieve success in mosquito control through collective efforts,” he said.

According to DSCC, routine mosquito control activities are carried out daily with larviciding conducted from 9am to 1pm and adulticiding from 4pm until sunset. Special emphasis is also being placed on coordinated operations in identified hotspot areas.

The training sessions are being conducted by DSCC’s Chief Health Officer, Deputy Chief Health Officer, assistant health officers from different regions, and representatives of the Directorate General of Health Services.

The programme also focuses on raising public awareness and ensuring the personal safety of mosquito control workers.

A total of 1,050 mosquito supervisors and workers from 10 DSCC regions are participating in the training which will be conducted in five batches.

The sessions include practical components on mosquito life cycles, species identification, prevention of mosquito-borne diseases, safe and effective use of insecticides, and operation of modern equipment.

Among others, DSCC Chief Executive Officer Md Zahirul Islam and Secretary Mohammad Nasim Ahmed were present at the event.