Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) has initiated its first-ever pre-monsoon Aedes mosquito larvae survey to prevent dengue and chikungunya in the capital. The program was officially inaugurated on Sunday at Buriganga Hall of Nagar Bhaban by DSCC Administrator Bir Muktijoddha Md Abdus Salam. A total of 2,250 houses—30 from each of DSCC’s 75 wards—were selected randomly for the 12-day survey, conducted jointly by DSCC and the Directorate General of Health Services’ Communicable Disease Control unit, involving 36 field workers.

To ensure data accuracy, the modern Kobo Toolbox system is being used. The results will be analyzed using Breteau, House, Container, and Pupa indices to identify potential dengue hotspots. During the launch, Abdus Salam emphasized the importance of scientific and effective measures to protect citizens from dengue, warning field workers against negligence.

Following the inauguration, the administrator inspected the central veterinary hospital at Fulbaria, where larvae and stagnant water were found. He expressed dissatisfaction and ordered immediate legal action and larvicide spraying. DSCC stated that mosquito control operations will continue alongside the survey.