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An integrated sanitation plan to combat dengue has been chalked out for implementation in all panchayats, town panchayats and municipalities of Nagapattinam district. The measures include mass cleanliness drive, tyre removal campaign throughout the district, cleaning of sumps and OHTs, water chlorination, provision for temporary workers to meet the requirements of the health centres, coordination with the health department, activation of village health and water sanitation committee, engaging with the women’s SHGs, and orientation for all ward members, chairpersons in municipalities, union panchayat presidents, town panchayat chairpersons, village panchayat presidents and ward members.
