An awareness session on Dengue prevention and control was conducted at Ispat English Medium School, Sector-20 on 19th July, 2025 by the Public Health Unit of Town Engineering Department of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant. The session was led by Dr. Deepa Lavangare Dy. CMO (Town Engineering-Public Health), who sensitized the students about the causes, symptoms, and preventive measures related to Dengue.
Around 200 students attended the session, which aimed at educating young minds on maintaining hygiene, identifying mosquito breeding spots, and adopting simple yet effective practices to prevent the spread of the disease. Dr. Lavangare stressed the importance of the age-old saying, “Prevention is better than cure,” and encouraged students to remain vigilant and responsible in their surroundings. Dr. Lavangare also demonstrated the importance of early diagnosis and timely medical intervention.
The initiative was part of the ongoing efforts to promote health awareness and encourage proactive community participation in disease prevention. Mr. Rasananda Pradhan, Assistant Manager (PH) coordinated the function.
It is noteworthy that the Public Health Unit is carrying out a massive awareness campaign on dengue prevention in the steel township. A dedicated team of 21 trained Dengue Warriors from the plant has been deployed to carry out door-to-door awareness campaigns who have surveyed around 7000 quarters till date. To tackle mosquito breeding at the source, anti-larvae treatment and indoor spraying activities are being carried out across residential and vulnerable areas. Simultaneously, extensive bush cutting drives have been launched across all sectors to eliminate breeding grounds.
