Common people discriminated in Dengue prevention efforts
Speakers at a roundtable discussion on Saturday alleged widespread discrimination in the application of insecticides to control dengue mosquitoes, claiming that underprivileged areas are neglected in anti-mosquito measures.
The discussion, titled "Dangers of Dengue and Ways to Prevent It," was held at the CIRDAP auditorium in the city on Sunday.
Bangladesh Private Medical College Association (BPMCA) organised the event aimed to raise public awareness and propose measures to curb the dengue outbreak.
Speakers at the event accused city corporation authorities of prioritizing elite neighborhoods inhabited by wealthy and influential individuals for mosquito control efforts, while neglecting slums and poorer areas. They also suggest to import vaccine immediately.
Experts stress the ...