SINGAPORE: A multi-ministerial taskforce has been set up to tackle the dengue scourge in Singapore.
The National Environment Agency said it comprises representatives from the Ministry of National Development, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Defence.
The taskforce will be activated to investigate any outbreak of dengue cases which has seen a spike recently.
The Health Ministry reported six cases of the more serious dengue haemorrhagic fever this year.
For the first time, dengue cases will also be reported more specifically at the street level.
Previously, it was done based on cluster location only.
Ng Say Kiat, president of Singapore Pest Management Association, said: "I think this is a very good initiative in the sense that you will let people be alert to prevent mosquito breeding at home. And if you noticed there are cases around your neighbourhood, you will definitely be more alert."
- CNA/fa
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