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Coming off a deadly year of dengue fever outbreaks, Minister of Health Dr Lackram Bodoe has assured the public that all chemicals, equipment and machinery required for mosquito eradication are available.
Speaking at the Ministry of Health’s Mosquito Awareness Week campaign at Gulf City Mall, La Romain, Bodoe identified public awareness as the biggest challenge in curbing the spread of dengue. Earlier this week, he and Minister in the Ministry of Health, Dr Rishad Seecharan, toured the Insect Vector Control Division to assess readiness. While acknowledging that the system is not perfect, Bodoe said steps will be taken to address existing issues.
Recalling the 19 confirmed dengue-related deaths in 2024—including the case of an eight-year-old girl who was discharged from a health centre without medication—Bodoe stressed that doctors at these facilities are the first point of care. He said they are trained to recognise symptoms and are taking additional precautions.
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