Viral diseases and prevention steps taken by KP GOVT.
The latest episode of Jarga Maraka (debate and council) shed light on the role of Health department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, regarding the steps taken to control viral diseases like Dengue etc.
Dengue is a seasonal disease, spread by a mosquito, growing in rainy season and on clean water. It is a viral disease, causing high temperature, this particular mosquito specially attacks in the morning and evening time. The debate revolved around the preventive measures and care of the patient and more over the discussion during the show was focused on the data and measures undertaken by the KP government in this regard.
Doctor Shaheen Afridy, Director Public Health department of Health Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, was the studio guest in the show. She stated that Dengue is not a very dangerous disease but one should take extreme care. Mrs Afridy further elaborated that the disease can be diagnosed in any laboratory in the country. She insisted that the public should take preventive measures to avoid Dengue.
A report was made part of the show in which the data of dengue patients was shared in three major hospitals of Peshawar.
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About Sabawoon:
Sabawoon airs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) and Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA). It is designed to highlight the local issues and promote the fundamental governance values, such as democracy, rule of law, women’s rights, and equal citizenry. The show airs Monday through Thursday every week under four themes on FM-101.5 Peshawar and Dera Ismail Khan 711 KHZ from 3:20 PM to 4:00 PM. On Monday, Jarga Maraka covers current affairs and important regional issues with an input from government and other senior officials. On Tuesday, Da Simay Jaaj gives an overview of the top stories from KP and FATA regions. Jwandai Jazbey airs on Wednesday and deals with issues of relevance to, and significance for, youth, students and women. Socio-cultural affairs are discussed in Ranra on Thursday.