The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) and Health Bureau (SS) recently held a talk on“mosquito and rodent prevention and control” for the Association of Vietnamese Compatriots in Macao as part of the local authorities’ efforts to raise awareness on the matter as well as on environmental hygiene among foreign workers in the SAR, according to IAM.
With the arrival of summer, Asian tiger mosquitoes have become highly active, and the risks of transmission of dengue fever and chikungunya fever (hereinafter referred to as the “two fevers”) continue to rise, IAM has pointed out in a press release.
Meanwhile, rodent issues remain a significant and long-standing concern for environmental hygiene in neighbourhoods.
As domestic workers are responsible for daily household cleaning and hygiene care, they play a crucial role in preventing mosquito and rodent infestations.
The recent talk was primarily aimed at Vietnamese domestic workers in Macau and was delivered in both Chinese and Vietnamese, with the focus on key measures for rodent prevention and control, explaining the “three no’s” principle based on Macau’s living environment.
The “three no’s” are: 1. Remove food sources that may attract rodents (no food), properly dispose of food scraps and refuse, and use lidded trash cans; 2. Eliminate the hiding places of rodents (no hiding), avoid clutter accumulation and maintain a clean environment; and 3. Block the routes accessible by rodents (no entry), repair cracks and holes in walls to prevent them from entering.
During the talk, SS representatives explained the disease characteristics, transmission routes and prevention methods concerning the “two fevers” in detail, in addition to the habits of mosquitoes and their common breeding sites, highlighting regularly checking and clearing containers of stagnant water as a crucial means to prevent mosquito proliferation.
Furthermore, participants were advised to take personal protective measures, such as wearing light-coloured, long-sleeved clothing and using appropriate mosquito repellents.
Moreover, individuals returning to Macau from abroad who develop symptoms such as fever, joint pain or skin rash should seek medical attention promptly and inform the doctor of their place of residence and travel history, in order to facilitate timely testing and report of suspected cases.
The relevant testing services are available at the Health Bureau’s Public Health Laboratory. More about this report can be found via this link. For further information contact the Health Bureau’s Infectious Disease Hotline at 2870 0800 or visit the dedicated webpage at http://www.ssm.gov.mo/csr.
Source and Photo: IAM
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