Health Ministry Unveils Multi-Faceted Approach to Mosquito Control Amid Dengue Risks
- 03:13
- September 5th 2024
In response to rising concerns about a potential dengue fever outbreak, the Ministry of Health, Wellness, and Elderly Affairs has ramped up its efforts to safeguard public health through targeted mosquito control interventions.
The Ministry's initiative focuses on multiple key areas of intervention, including:
- House-to-House Inspections: Aimed at eliminating mosquito breeding grounds,
- Identification and Treatment of Water Sources: To reduce potential breeding sites,
- Vector Education: Engaging communities to raise awareness of mosquito breeding habits,
- Fogging Operations: Targeting schools and communities to reduce mosquito populations before and after school reopening,
- Community Cleanup Initiatives: Removing items that hold stagnant water and can harbor mosquitoes and rats.
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