Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) conducted a large-scale GHMC entomology training programme for 900 field personnel as part of its monsoon preparedness plan to strengthen prevention and control of dengue, malaria and chikungunya across the city.
The refresher training programmes were organised by the Metropolitan Surveillance Unit (MSU) from June 9 to June 11, 2026. The sessions were conducted in five batches covering all GHMC zones, including Secunderabad, Golconda, Charminar, Shamshabad, Khairatabad and Rajendranagar. Participants included Assistant Medical Officers of Health, senior entomologists, Ward Entomology Supervisors and field staff involved in vector surveillance and control activities.
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr Amar Singh chaired the programme, while Additional Director (DH) Dr K. Padmaja also participated. Dr Amar Singh said entomology field staff should function as frontline workers in reducing the burden of dengue and limiting disease-related morbidity and mortality. Dr Padmaja stressed the importance of community awareness campaigns, capacity building and coordination between entomology and health departments.
The training focused on improving field preparedness and enhancing the effectiveness of vector control operations during the monsoon season. Officials discussed mosquito breeding source identification, disease prevention strategies and rapid response measures for outbreaks.
GHMC entomology training focuses on surveillance and vector control
The programme covered standard operating procedures for anti-larval operations and fogging activities, safe handling of larvicides and insecticides, entomological surveillance, monitoring of larval indices, maintenance of field records and accountability mechanisms. Officials also highlighted the importance of strengthening community-based information, education and communication activities to encourage public participation in disease prevention efforts.
During the sessions, participants were encouraged to intensify source reduction measures, strengthen surveillance systems and ensure timely implementation of vector control activities throughout the monsoon period. Authorities said these measures are essential to reducing the transmission of mosquito-borne diseases.
GHMC stated that it remains committed to protecting public health through continuous capacity building of field staff, stronger surveillance systems and effective vector control interventions across all zones of Hyderabad.
