Team Goemkarponn
PANAJI: With the onset of the monsoon drawing near, the Health Department has issued a strong public appeal to prevent water stagnation and remain vigilant against dengue and chikungunya, warning that even small pockets of stagnant water can trigger mosquito breeding and increase the risk of outbreaks.
As part of intensified preventive efforts across Goa, health authorities have launched fogging operations, surveillance drives, awareness campaigns, and door-to-door inspections aimed at containing the spread of mosquito-borne diseases before the rains intensify.
Dr. Vidya Parab, Health Officer at Urban Health Centre Panaji, stressed that mosquitoes responsible for spreading dengue do not breed only in dirty water. She cautioned that flower pots, tyres, buckets, coolers, and other containers holding stagnant clean water can become breeding sites within days.
The Health Department has urged residents to routinely inspect homes and surroundings, clear stagnant water, maintain cleanliness, and use mosquito protection measures to reduce the risk of infection.
Officials also appealed to citizens not to ignore symptoms such as fever, severe body ache, headache, or fatigue and to seek immediate medical attention if symptoms appear.
Calling dengue prevention a collective responsibility, the department said community participation will be critical in preventing outbreaks during the monsoon season and safeguarding public health across Goa.
