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Prevention of vector-borne diseases is an important public health function
carried out by the FEHD. The department constantly reviews the methodology
used in pest control to enhance effectiveness and efficiency. Anti-rodent
and anti-mosquito campaigns were mounted throughout Hong Kong during the
year.
A surveillance programme has been put in place for
monitoring the dengue fever vector, and taking prompt action to eliminate
breeding sites. In September, mosquito control measures were strengthened
immediately upon confirmation of a local dengue fever case in Yuen Long.
The prompt response successfully controlled the disease without any spread.
Throughout the year, 24 372 construction sites and
64 491 village-type houses were inspected by anti-mosquito squads, and
48 496 mosquito breeding grounds were eliminated. The AFCD assisted with
7 015 inspections of livestock farms to seek out and eliminate mosquito
breeding areas. The anti-mosquito efforts will continue in order to reduce
the risk of dengue fever. |
