MAKKAH Makkah Municipality announced full mobilization to combat dengue, after the death of a woman who was infected with the disease.
Residents have complained of stagnant water pools that provide the ideal germination location for mosquitoes, and called for immediate action.
Makkah hospitals recorded one death and a number of suspected infections of the virus.
Teams of the municipality branches have responded to complaints of residents, and began to intensify the spraying of pesticides. Areas that recorded infections will be targeted first.
The municipality has a three-year plan to combat dengue. Teams are spraying pesticides in houses and stagnant water ponds both in the morning and evening.
There is ongoing cooperation between the municipality, the governorate, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, and Ministry of Finance to eradicate the disease.
Majed Al-Fedaili - Saudi Gazette
