Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- On the directives of Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, a large-scale awareness and prevention campaign has been launched across Sindh to curb the spread of dengue and malaria.

According to the Health Department, the Vector-Borne Diseases (VBDs) Wing of the Directorate General Health Services (DGHS) Sindh has issued urgent directives to all District Health Officers (DHOs), local government institutions, and relevant departments to intensify preventive measures on an emergency basis.

Dr Azra Pechuho stated that "The Government of Sindh has mobilized all its resources to control dengue and malaria. Over 200,000 malaria and 819 dengue cases reported across Sindh this year. Sprayin...