Radio Pakistan to spread awareness about dengue
September 11th, 2011 - 10:33 am ICT by IANSIslamabad, Sep 11 (IANS) Pakistan’s state-run radio service, the Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (PBC) or Radio Pakistan, will broadcast special programmes to help people affected by floods and diseases, especially raising awareness about dengue.
A recent outbreak of dengue fever in the eastern province of Punjab has led to the death of at least 10 people and affected 2,200 others. Dengue, spread by the bite of the aedes mosquito, has been endemic in Pakistan for the last few years. It occurs mostly after the rainy season in July-August when pools of stagnant water serve as ideal mosquito breeding spots.
All AM and FM stations of Radio Pakistan will air special news bulletins with particular emphasis on weather updates in flood-hit areas, according to Online news agency.
The radio service has also initiated a campaign to create awareness about dengue.
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- WHO experts warn of yellow fever virus hitting India, S.E. Asia - Mar 23, 2011
- Malaysia release of GM insects 'may create uncontrollable new species' - Jan 27, 2011
- Stocks run out in Pakistan's flood-hit areas: UN - Oct 30, 2011
- Delhi government acts to curb dengue - Aug 22, 2010
- Lahore dengue toll rises to 127 - Oct 02, 2011
- Making mosquitoes pay for every bite - Jul 20, 2011
- Mosquitoes home in on human body odour - Oct 02, 2011
- MCD appeals to Delhiites to help prevent dengue outbreak - Sep 08, 2010
- Hospitals report high dengue cases, civic body says otherwise - Aug 21, 2010
- Asian mosquitoes to hit Britain with dengue - Apr 25, 2012
- Pakistan to get insecticide from India to fight dengue - Sep 21, 2011
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