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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 collection sites and over 75,000 drainage outlets, these
campaigns seek to control the breeding of mosquito larvae."

"Bacterial capsules are being used for larval control, alongside spray and smoke
pesticides for adult mosquitoes. Furthermore, mosquito traps have been
strategically placed, along with the application of 511 litres of liquid pesticides
and 391 kilograms of solid pesticides,” he added.

Additionally, to ensure the safety of residents as well as the environment, eco-
friendly pesticides have been used, which are applied in accordance to carefully
designed action plans and control strategies.

The Dubai Municipality has issued guidelines to other approved and licensed
contracting companies, outlining the necessary procedures for implementing the
pest control measures to be carried out.

Besides regular field inspection at construction sites, the authority has
implemented strategic plans in partnership with relevant government entities.

The municipality constantly monitors real-time demands and capabilities,
leveraging dedicated personnel, expertise, and specialised skills. This is to
effectively limit the spread of insects and enhance control strategies, further
ensuring the health and safety of all individuals.

Taking to their social media platforms, the authority has been helping out
residents combat the same in their day-to-day life by sharing information about
preventive measures. Here is what people can do:

https://www.msn.com/en-ae/news/featured/dubai-boosts-efforts-to-curb-spread-of-mosquitoes-
across-parks-markets-other-areas/ar-BB1lQNkk