BCC health services department director Edwin Mzingwane elaborated on the council’s proactive measures to combat mosquito breeding and minimize malaria risks in the city.
He emphasized that the council had pinpointed several key hotspots where mosquito populations were thriving, especially in high-density suburbs, which were vulnerable to flooding during the rainy season.
In order to engage the community in the fight against malaria, Mzingwane mentioned that residents could request residual spraying of their properties, with the cost for treating a typical four-roomed house set at US$39.
This initiative aims to reduce the proliferation of mosquitoes in residential areas and safeguard public health.
Furthermore, he assured residents that the mosquitoes commonly found in the city are non-h@rmful, although the council remains vigilant in its monitoring efforts.
In a bid to enhance its mosquito control strategies, BCC is in the process of acquiring a fogging machine, which is designed to effectively eliminate adult mosquitoes and further curb the potential for malaria transmission.
Source : Newsreportzim.com
