Fumigation is carried out at the Myawady
Friendship Bridge
The
Myawady Friendship Bridge, which is used by hundreds of tourists, Thai visitors
and Myanmar migrant workers each day, is being fumigated daily in an effort to
curb the spread of the Zika virus.
Preventive
efforts against the Zika virus are being carried out by the local department of
public health and the municipality.
“The main
target is mosquitoes. Attempts to shrink their numbers have been regularly
carried out in Myawady before, especially amid dengue outbreaks. It’s important
that people don’t get bitten by mosquitoes carrying the Zika virus.
If pregnant
woman are bitten, the child will contract the disease. Tthe disease may make
men infertile,” said Dr Thandar Soe from Myawady’s public health department.
Regular
check-ups are also carried out for patients that visit the Myawady Hospital.
Talks and events aimed at educating the public on the importance of eliminating
mosquitoes are also held regularly.
As per
the directive from the World Health Organisation and Myanmar’s Ministry of
Health and Sports, all signs and symptoms of the Zika virus are being monitored
at various borders and ports, such as the Yangon International Airport.
The Aedes
agypti mosquito thrives in tropical and sub-tropical environments around the
world. In Myanmar, the Aedes genus is famous for being the main cause of dengue
and yellow fevers.
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