By DayakDaily Team
KUCHING, Jan 26: An ongoing dengue fever outbreak at Kensho Townhouse, Pines Square, Batu Kawa has prompted the Padawan Municipal Council (MPP) to carry out intensive indoor and outdoor fogging operations, while warning that a lack of cooperation from some residents could delay efforts to contain the outbreak
According to a press release, MPP chairman Cr Tan Kai said the outbreak, which has been reported since Jan 5, is expected to end on Feb 7, provided no new cases are detected. Investigations have identified Aedes mosquito breeding sites in the surrounding area as the source of the outbreak.
MPP is working closely with the Kuching Divisional Health Office to implement comprehensive fogging operations as part of outbreak control measures. However, Tan Kai expressed grave concern that certain residents have denied access for indoor fogging, which he stressed is critical in breaking the transmission cycle of dengue.
“All residents must give full cooperation to the authorities. Failure to do so will jeopardise public health and delay outbreak control,” he said.
Residents have been strongly urged to immediately remove stagnant water containers inside and outside their homes, maintain cleanliness within their houses and surrounding areas, and eliminate all potential mosquito breeding sites. They are also advised to conduct self-administered aerosol spraying indoors as an additional control measure.
In addition, residents are encouraged to avoid outdoor activities during peak mosquito biting periods in the early morning and late evening. If outdoor activities are unavoidable, the use of insect repellent is recommended to reduce the risk of mosquito bites.
Property owners who do not reside in the affected area have been directed to inspect their premises without delay. Larvicides must be placed in gully traps, toilet bowls and toilet cistern tanks to prevent mosquito breeding.
Emphasising that dengue is preventable through collective action, MPP advised residents experiencing symptoms such as high fever, headache, body aches, nausea or extreme tiredness to seek immediate medical treatment and inform doctors that they live in an outbreak area.
MPP called on all residents to act responsibly and work together with the authorities to safeguard public health and prevent further spread of dengue fever. — DayakDaily
