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5/6/24, 10:38 AM Dubai boosts efforts to curb spread of mosquitoes across parks, markets, other areas
In Dubai, the municipality has intensified its efforts in doing the same by incorporating
chemical control methods, as well as spreading awareness among residents on curbing

the surge in mosquitoes.

Areas like parks, markets, drainage areas, water bodies and all residential, commercial,
and industrial areas have been the main focus for the authority's teams among numerous

other locations as they work around the clock to control the spread.

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As per the authority, the objective is to fortify the public health system, ensure proactive

community protection and maintain a sanitary environment free from disease-transmitting

pests. The initiatives include spreading of approved chemical, physical, and biological
control methods.

Adel Al Karrani, Director of the Public Health Services Department in Dubai Municipality,

said: “Dubai Municipality has successfully carried out extensive disinfection and
sterilization operations after the rainstorm during the end of April. Focused on 102 water

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