Summary As many as 107 students fainted after dengue spray at school in Jhelum
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Chief Minister Punjab Shehbaz Sharif has suspended the whole administrations of Attock and Jhelum after taking notice of the substandard dengue spray in schools that knocked as many as 173 students unconscious, Dunya News reported.
The new policy has conditioned anti-dengue spray in schools and public places to permission from the health department.
According to details, Punjab Minister for Education and Sports Rana Mashhood and Health Adviser Khawaja Salman Rafique visited Jhelum and inquired about health of affected students and announced to give exemplary punishment to those involved.
This is the second incident in one month that has worried not only parents but has also raised a question mark on the performance of public departments.
Reportedly, a further action has been taken against seven officials. On Chief Minister’s direction, Secretary Health, Secretary Schools, Secretary Local Governments have been made OSDs. The Director General Health Services and Director General Institute of Public Health have also been suspended.
