Chiayi County Dengue Eradication Rally: Magistrate Weng Urges Public to Empty Stagnant Water
The Ministry of Environment and Chiayi County Government held a dengue fever source reduction rally. Magistrate Weng Chang-liang urged citizens to actively eliminate stagnant water by emptying and overturning containers to curb mosquito breeding.
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(Central News Agency reporter Huang Guo-fang, Chiayi County, 22nd) The Environmental Management Administration (EMA) of the Ministry of Environment and the Chiayi County Government held a massive dengue fever source reduction rally in Lucao Township today. County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang urged the public to be a bit "nosy" when outside, proactively emptying and overturning containers holding stagnant water, calling it the best method to lower the mosquito vector index.
The Chiayi County Government collaborated with the EMA to hold this mobilization rally at the Yuanshan Temple in Lucao Township today. Magistrate Weng Chang-liang, EMA Deputy Director-General Liu Jui-hsiang, and local citizens participated together to demonstrate the resolve of the whole community in preventing the epidemic and protecting their homes.
Weng and Liu led the participants in a practical demonstration along the road from Yuanshan Temple to Holy Family Hospital, reinforcing public awareness and vigilance of the "Patrol, Empty, Clean, Scrub" protocol through hands-on action.
In a media interview, Weng noted that dengue fever typically peaks between May and August. The best way to reduce the mosquito vector index is by implementing the "Patrol, Empty, Clean, Scrub" method. He encouraged people to be "nosy" when they spot water-filled containers outside by emptying the water and turning them upside down. Especially during the rainy season, outdoor containers can easily collect water, requiring everyone's cooperation to combat dengue fever collectively.
Through a press release, Liu Jui-hsiang stated that with the recent hot weather and the plum rain season, they hope to reduce the risk of mosquito breeding from the source. By integrating volunteers and local residents, they aim to enhance environmental health management, normalize epidemic prevention habits, and gradually build public awareness and action to maintain a clean, safe, and sustainable neighborhood environment.
The county government stated that environments easily accumulate water after rain, promoting mosquito breeding. The public must strictly implement "Patrol, Empty, Clean, Scrub," actively checking their home surroundings for water-holding containers and removing them. Anyone experiencing suspected dengue symptoms like fever, headache, retro-orbital pain, or muscle and joint aches should seek immediate medical attention. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150422
(Central News Agency reporter Huang Guo-fang, Chiayi County, 22nd) The Environmental Management Administration (EMA) of the Ministry of Environment and the Chiayi County Government held a massive dengue fever source reduction rally in Lucao Township today. County Magistrate Weng Chang-liang urged the public to be a bit "nosy" when outside, proactively emptying and overturning containers holding stagnant water, calling it the best method to lower the mosquito vector index.
The Chiayi County Government collaborated with the EMA to hold this mobilization rally at the Yuanshan Temple in Lucao Township today. Magistrate Weng Chang-liang, EMA Deputy Director-General Liu Jui-hsiang, and local citizens participated together to demonstrate the resolve of the whole community in preventing the epidemic and protecting their homes.
Weng and Liu led the participants in a practical demonstration along the road from Yuanshan Temple to Holy Family Hospital, reinforcing public awareness and vigilance of the "Patrol, Empty, Clean, Scrub" protocol through hands-on action.
In a media interview, Weng noted that dengue fever typically peaks between May and August. The best way to reduce the mosquito vector index is by implementing the "Patrol, Empty, Clean, Scrub" method. He encouraged people to be "nosy" when they spot water-filled containers outside by emptying the water and turning them upside down. Especially during the rainy season, outdoor containers can easily collect water, requiring everyone's cooperation to combat dengue fever collectively.
Through a press release, Liu Jui-hsiang stated that with the recent hot weather and the plum rain season, they hope to reduce the risk of mosquito breeding from the source. By integrating volunteers and local residents, they aim to enhance environmental health management, normalize epidemic prevention habits, and gradually build public awareness and action to maintain a clean, safe, and sustainable neighborhood environment.
The county government stated that environments easily accumulate water after rain, promoting mosquito breeding. The public must strictly implement "Patrol, Empty, Clean, Scrub," actively checking their home surroundings for water-holding containers and removing them. Anyone experiencing suspected dengue symptoms like fever, headache, retro-orbital pain, or muscle and joint aches should seek immediate medical attention. (Editor: Li Hsi-chang) 1150422