UAE's Dengue Fever Campaign Eradicate 400+ Mosquitoes Sites

Post by : Elena Malik

Abdul Rahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, the Minister of Health and Prevention in the UAE, has confirmed the successful elimination of up to 409 mosquito breeding sites to combat the spread of dengue fever in the country. This announcement came during his response to inquiries about the virus at a recent meeting with the Federal National Council.

To address the growing concern of dengue fever, nine specialist teams from the Emirates Health Services Corporation were deployed. These teams utilized GPS trackers to pinpoint and eliminate the breeding sites, which had proliferated across the UAE following last month's flooding.

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The recent surge in cases of dengue fever in Dubai, particularly following the wet weather, has raised alarm. The authorities have been vigilant in their efforts to contain the outbreak and prevent further transmission of the virus.

Globally, the incidence of dengue fever has been on the rise, with the disease now endemic in over 100 countries, as reported by the World Health Organization. The UAE's proactive measures to eradicate mosquito breeding sites underscore its commitment to safeguarding public health and mitigating the impact of infectious diseases.

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