Dengue Fever Concerns Linger

The prolonged rainfall over the past few weeks has resulted in an increase in mosquitoes. The Opposition is calling on the government to intervene to prevent a possible dengue outbreak.

The heavy rainfall over the past weeks has led to an increase in the mosquito population across the country. Junior Shadow Minister on Health, Jesse James Clarke says there is the potential for a spike in dengue cases. He notes the importance of a clean environment to prevent a dengue fever outbreak adding garbage encourages mosquito breeding. He says there is a need for the Health Ministry’s Intervention to eliminate breeding sites. Watch the full report: