The Government has geared up its machinery to fight any possible outbreak of dengue, chikungunya and other diseases during the monsoons. A meeting of the Emergency Action Committee for the Management of possible outbreak of dengue fever, chikungunya fever and Japanese encephalitis for North Goa District was held under the Chairmanship of Collector R Mihir Vardhan in the Conference Hall, Collectorate. In the meeting it was decided to create awareness among the people about these dreaded diseases. The meet also decided to print handbills on prevention and control of diseases, programme on AIR and Doordarshan, messages through cable network, public meeting to eliminate mosquito breeding places, educative talks in schools and colleges, house-to-house visits by health centre staff in the outbreak affected areas. It was also decided to take cleanliness drive in the villages. Dr Deepak Kapadi, Dy Director of Health Services welcomed the guests while M B Kaliwal, Member Secretary proposed vote the of thanks.