Reported 8 months ago
On June 15, 2024, Minister of Environmental Protection, Peng Qiming, accompanied by Kaohsiung Mayor Chen Chi-mai, inspected environmental issues in Kaohsiung and participated in a cleanup event at Chai Mountain, praising the Kaohsiung City Government for revitalizing vacant lots and engaging volunteers to maintain cleanliness, thus reducing messy spots and potential breeding grounds for dengue fever. Minister Peng interacted with enthusiastic citizens along the way, advocating for dengue fever prevention by emphasizing 'prevention in peacetime' and 'prevention of spread,' especially during the rainy season. He urged ongoing efforts to inspect and clean indoor and outdoor environments after rain to eliminate breeding grounds and avoid disease-carrying mosquitoes, highlighting the importance of collective environmental maintenance.
Source: YAHOO