To combat dengue, the NEA is extending Project Wolbachia to new regions in Serangoon and Jurong.

Sustainability & Environment Minister Grace Fu declared on October 3 that the National Environment Agency (NEA) will be expanding Project Wolbachia to aid in the fight against the spread of dengue carried by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.

Starting in October 2024, five more sites will be added to the project, increasing the coverage from 480,000 to 580,000 households.

More neighborhoods will be examined

For the next few months, NEA will extend the project to include Jurong East, Jurong West, Serangoon Central, and Serangoon North.

Starting on October 21, 2024, the current Hougang site will likewise be extended.

Based on factors such as the population density of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes and the danger of dengue transmission, the sites have been chosen.

Posters at elevator lobbies will notify residents in advance, and they can also check the NEA website for the release timetable.

It is recommended that residents maintain proper housekeeping habits by keeping in mind the BLOCK steps:

. Disintegrate the dirt that has solidified.

. Elevate and remove the flowerpot dishes.

. Turn buckets over and clean the rims.

. Fill vases with fresh water.

. Clear the roof gutters and apply BTI pesticide inside.