Dengue awareness campaign held in Patuakhali

Bashundhara Shuvosangho conducted a dengue awareness campaign in Kamalapur Union of Patuakhali Sadar Upazila on Monday, with students and local residents taking part.

The campaign focused on preventing the spread of dengue and curbing Aedes mosquito breeding by eliminating stagnant water in household yards, rooftops, flowerpots, discarded containers and surrounding areas.

Speakers urged residents to take collective responsibility for keeping their homes and neighbourhoods clean, stressing that dengue prevention was not solely the responsibility of government agencies or health authorities. They also advised people to seek medical attention promptly if they develop fever or other dengue symptoms.

The campaign was chaired by Zahirul Islam, president of Bashundhara Shuvosangho’s Patuakhali district branch and a youth climate activist.

Other participants included organisation members Mehedi Hasan Rifat, Limon Sikder, Afia Rahman, Nahid Ahmed, Didarul Islam Rifat, Maruf Islam and Sohana Hossain.

The campaign aimed to raise awareness among students and residents about dengue prevention and the importance of community action.