To curb the spread of dengue in the city, GHMC Commissioner R.V. Karnan directed officials to launch aggressive anti-larval operations across slums, residential areas, and apartments. Reviewing public health measures in an evening meeting on Saturday with medical officials, he emphasized war-footing action to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.

Officials were instructed to personally visit localities and, with public cooperation, conduct anti-larval treatment where water stagnation exists. Awareness drives will be intensified next week in schools, colleges, and government hostels. Weekly fogging operations have been mandated in all state-run hostels.

Special action plans are being prepared to prevent mosquito growth in the Musi River and other water bodies. Deputy Commissioners and Assistant Medical Officers are to inspect UPHCs daily and assess field conditions.

For accurate dengue diagnosis, ELISA testing is now compulsory. Karnan clarified that rapid diagnostic tests are insufficient and stressed thorough lab-based confirmations. All colonies reporting dengue cases must be visited by medical teams to monitor residents' health and conduct fever surveys if necessary.

The Commissioner also reviewed the progress of the city’s Road Safety Drive launched last week. Of the 8,000 identified potholes, 4,500 have been filled, and officials were asked to complete the remaining within the coming week. Repairs to catch pits, stormwater drains, CRMP works, and waterlogging zones are being expedited.

He highlighted the ongoing nala survey across 150 wards to support future flood management planning. The initiative also includes catch pit mapping and manhole identification. GHMC will play a key role in flood prevention, coordinating efforts with Hydra to ensure public safety.

Senior officials including CE Sahadev Ratnajar, Additional Commissioners Raghu Prasad, Pankaj, Geetha Radhika, zonal commissioners, and medical officers attended the review meeting.