The Public Health Department has ramped up its efforts to combat the spread of Dengue fever as confirmed cases across the country have surpassed 600. In response to the alarming rise, health officials have intensified fogging operations and source reduction activities aimed at curbing the breeding of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the primary vector for the disease.
The Aedes aegypti mosquito is most active during the day, increasing the risk of bites at home, work, and school. In light of this, the Ministry of Education has issued an advisory permitting students to wear light-colored clothing as a precautionary measure, easing the uniform requirements to help reduce the risk of mosquito bites.
The Ministry of Health is calling on the public to support these efforts by cooperating with Vector Control teams and taking steps to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. Residents are urged to remove stagnant water from their properties, cover water storage containers, dispose of unwanted items like tires that can collect water, clear overgrown vegetation, and ensure that drains and gutters are clean and functioning properly.
Officials stress that community involvement is critical in the fight against Dengue, and everyone has a role to play in reducing the spread of this potentially deadly virus.