Health Ministry says it has declared war on Aedes Aegypti Mosquito, and all stakeholders on board

Health Minister Dr Kenneth Darroux says government has launched a declaration of war on the Aedes Aegypti Mosquito, and all stakeholders are on board.
Last week several stakeholders met with the Ministry of Health & the Environment for a consultation on the Zika virus, and to explore ways to tackle the mosquito that transmits the disease.

Health Minister Dr Kenneth Darroux
​
Meantime, Chief Epidemiologist Dr Paul Ricketts told the consultation there’s a possibility that the Zika virus will reach Dominica’s shores, therefore, action must be taken immediately.

​Chief Epidemiologist Dr Paul Ricketts