As part of the special initiative by Malé City Council to eliminate mosquito breeding areas in Malé City, 5365 locations have been inspected so far.
According to statistics released by the Council's Pest Control Unit, these efforts were carried out from 1st January to April 16th. During this period, fogging was conducted at 21 breeding sites and along 55 streets in Malé and Vilimalé to control the mosquito population.
Council statistics show that 1056 items among the inspected locations were identified as potential mosquito breeding sites. Mosquito larvae were found in 80 houses, and 165 water-retaining items containing larvae were also identified.
Furthermore, 438 items were identified for corrective action to prevent mosquito breeding, while 391 locations were found to have ongoing breeding issues. The data from the Pest Control Unit also shows that larvicide has been applied at 298 locations to prevent further breeding.
Speaking about these efforts, Malé City Mayor Adam Azim stated that it is important for all residents of Malé City to be cautious and take measures that prevent mosquito breeding. Mayor Azim added that Malé City Council remains committed to reducing mosquito-borne diseases in Malé.