DNCC to collaborate with BNCC, scouts to combat dengue outbreak

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) today said Bangladesh National Cadet Corps (BNCC) and Bangladesh Scouts will work with it to eliminate mosquitoes in a bid to prevent the dengue outbreak in the city.

DNCC will take scouts and BNCC to Mirpur areas on May 17 to raise public awareness about exterminating mosquitoes," said DNCC Mayor Atiqul Islam during a preparatory meeting held at the DNCC's Nagar Bhaban today.

In the meeting, the mayor said that "We have decided to launch a massive campaign to raise public awareness and prevent dengue outbreaks. BNCC and scouts will join DNCC councillors and staff in the fields."

The mayor said dengue control is possible through increasing awareness among the people.