(Express Photo by Praveen Khanna)Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain Saturday appealed to residents of the capital to devote at least 30 minutes of their time to clean their surroundings. He said this would prove to be an effective measure in the fight against dengue and chikungunya, as the capital has witnessed a spike in these diseases. Taking preventive measures was imperative, said Jain, adding, “People should check their surroundings. Keep yourself covered.”Earlier, the Delhi government had shared helpline numbers of municipal corporations, which residents can call to make inquiries or request fogging of their area. Saying there were adequate arrangements in place to treat patients suffering from chikungunya, Jain spoke of his recent meeting with Union Health Minister J P Nadda.

Source: Indian Express September 17, 2016 20:26 UTC