DNCC not responsible for Chikungunya, says mayor

Staff Correspondent: Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Mayor Annisul Huq said that his office is working with enough importance to prevent Chikungunya.

The mayor came up with the statement while speaking at a press briefing over DNCC activities on Chikungunya at Nagar Bhaban on Friday.

He said, "We are implementing mosquito killer medicine every three days where we are set to do it every five days. So, the responsibility does not go to DNCC."

He also said it is not possible to prevent Chikungunya for only DNCC. People should also be aware about this.

"We’ve taken all measures for mosquito control and Chikungunya prevention but some factors are not under our control, "the mayor said.

He said, "Aedes mosquitoes breed in clear water that is mostly kept inside homes and residences. We cannot go inside the houses to control mosquitoes from spreading."


risingbd/Dhaka/July 14, 2017/Yeamin/A K Azad