Nothing to get scared of chikungunya: Sayeed Khokan

Dhaka South City Corporation (DSCC) Mayor Mohammad Sayeed Khokan today advised all not to get scared over chikungunya disease caused by a new virus.

"There is nothing panic. The fever is curable in seven days by taking paracetamol only," he said, while inaugurating a crash programme for prevention of chikungunya and dengue at a function at Battola of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU) in the capital.

DSCC Health Department is implementing the seven-day crash programme to eradicate mosquitoes by spraying medicines.

BSMMU Vice-Chancellor Professor Dr Quamrul Hasan Khan addressed the inaugural function as special guest.

DSCC Chief Executive Officer Khan Md Billah and senior officials were present on the occasion.

Sayeed Khokan said a number of people have been affected by the virus but none died. Awareness should be created among the mass people about this disease, he added.