- By Kamakshi Bishnoi
- Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:18 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
A 20-day door-to-door campaign began across Uttar Pradesh on Thursday to combat the spread of communicable diseases and prevent heat-related health issues. Under the initiative, Anganwadi and ASHA workers will visit households from April 10 to 30 to identify stagnant water sources contributing to mosquito breeding. If found, immediate fogging and water drainage measures will be taken.
As part of the Communicable Disease Control Campaign, health workers will also check for symptoms of fever, malaria, filariasis, and tuberculosis. Suspected cases will be referred to nearby hospitals, and data will be recorded on the e-Kavach portal.
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In addition to household inspections, workers will monitor public spaces for blocked drains and inform municipal and Panchayati Raj authorities for cleaning and fogging operations. To address rising temperatures, the government has directed district hospitals and community health centers to set up special heat stroke rooms — 10-bed units in district hospitals and 4–6 beds in CHCs — equipped with air conditioning, coolers, essential medicines, and ice packs. These rooms will have 24/7 medical availability, including doctors on call.
Workers will also educate the public on heat safety — advising them to avoid peak sun hours, wear light-colored clothing, use head coverings, and seek shade or medical help if symptoms of heat stroke appear. According to Dr Ratan Pal Singh Suman, Director General of the Health Department, around 4 lakh Anganwadi workers and 1.57 lakh ASHA workers are participating in the campaign.
