JAMMU, May 16 -- The Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir observed National Dengue Day (NDD) on May 16, 2025, under the theme "Check, Clean, Cover: Steps to Defeat Dengue." The event was organized under the overall supervision of Dr. Syed Abid Rasheed Shah, Secretary, Health & Medical Education Department, and guidance from Dr. Abdul Hamid Zargar, Director Health Services, Jammu. The coordinated efforts were carried out under the administrative leadership of Dr. D. J. Raina, State Malariologist, J&K.
A wide range of Information, Education and Communication (IEC) activities were carried out across the Union Territory to spread awareness on Dengue prevention and control. These included publications in leading newspapers, radio interviews, so...