Dominican Republic intensifies dengue prevention and control efforts

The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Public Health is intensifying its dengue prevention and control efforts, focusing on eliminating mosquito breeding sites and reducing the presence of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, the disease's vector Source: Hoy. The ministry, through its Provincial Health Directorates and Health Areas, is conducting intensive fumigation, clean-up campaigns, and community education Source: El Día. Health Minister Víctor Atallah urges citizens to actively participate in prevention, stating that simple actions like checking patios and covering water containers can make a difference Source: Diario Libre.

Key actions

• Fumigation and clean-up: The ministry is carrying out intensive fumigation and descacharrización (removal of potential breeding sites) in communities Source: El Día.
• Public recommendations: Citizens are advised to regularly inspect their surroundings, discard items that can collect water (bottles, cans, tires), keep water storage containers covered, and apply chlorine to tank walls Source: Hoy.
• National campaign: The "Ganémosle al Dengue" campaign, under the slogan "Elimina, Limpia y Tapa," promotes family and community involvement in eliminating breeding sites Source: Diario Libre.

Case data

According to the Ministry's Epidemiology report, 245 dengue cases were recorded as of August 8, compared to 182 cases in the same period last year, an increase of approximately 34.6% Source: El Día. This data is not mentioned in other sources, which focus solely on prevention measures.