Campaign against dengue fever is a continues effort:Mian Mujtaba

Lahore: Minister Finance Punjab Mian Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman has said that campaign against dengue fever is a continues effort and we will uphold our campaign against this curse. He said that ulema have deep respect among the masses, therefore, they should communicate protective steps regarding dengue virus to the public in their individual as well as collective contacts. He said that Punjab government has provided 19 percent additional budget for the provision of health services in Punjab. He said that by increasing the health budget up to 102 billion rupees, the present government has ensured modern health facilities and free medicines to the masses.

While addressing delegations of people and ulema regarding Anti-Dengue Day at his residence, Mian Mujtaba Shuja ur Rehman said that during last year elected representatives played a commendable role in promoting public awareness against dengue, whereas, every effort will be made by the government to prevent dengue virus taking serious proportions during current season. He said that ulema can successfully execute the awareness campaign in mosques especially during prayer hours to the society. He said that in present season, with the cooperation of masses, we would be succeeded to control over the dengue virus and all available resources are being utilized for this purpose.