No anti-dengue spray in schools

our correspondent
LAHORE: Most of private schools have yet to ensure anti-dengue spray at their campuses and the delay in the spray - in the wake of growing threat of dengue fever in the provincial metropolis ñ has caused great concern among the general public.

The government on Tuesday had announced to carry out anti-dengue spray at public sector schools and colleges. Special instructions were also passed on to heads of the institutions in this regard.

However, parents of students studying at private institutions have been demanding the government direct private schools management as well to ensure effective fumigation in order to avoid any unpleasant situation.

Meanwhile, different associations of private schools have also demanded the Punjab government cooperate with the private schools in the prevailing situation and ensure fumigation drive at private campuses as well.