Hebert William Henrich Association of Department of Fire and Industrial Safety organized SLCS SAMAAJSEVA – an extension activity on “AWARENESS ON DENGUE FEVER” at Chettikulam village on 05/08/2022. A Student from II year FIS, S. Muthaiahraja conducted the activity. He clarified to the public that dengue is a viral infection transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes in the form of fever. He explained that severe dengue was a leading cause of serious illness and death. He also illustrated that early detection of disease progression associated with severe dengue, and access to proper medical care lowers the fatality rates of severe dengue below 1%. This initiative created awareness to the public as to how it will affect the humans.
The aim of this campaign is to determine the level of knowledge and practice of dengue control amongst the public. Around 15 People got benefitted from the activity.