Khartoum: The Federal Ministry of Health has initiated the third national campaign to combat disease vectors in River Nile State. The campaign was launched in the presence of State Wali Mohamed Al-Badawi Abdelmajed and senior health officials, aiming to address public health concerns in the region.
According to Sudan News Agency, the Wali emphasized the importance of public health as a shared responsibility. He called for active community participation and support from the mining sector, announcing that aerial spraying operations would be conducted over a span of ten days to mitigate the impact of disease vectors.
The Federal Health Minister assured the ministry's readiness to collaborate with various states, highlighting that the cholera outbreak in Sudan has concluded. The ongoing campaign is set to span three weeks and will extend across multiple states to ensure a comprehensive approach to combating disease vectors.
State Health Minister Mustafa Al-Sharif pointed out the heightened efforts being directed towards areas affected by dengue fever. Local authorities reinforced their commitment and preparedness to execute the campaign across seven administrative units, aiming for effective control and prevention of disease outbreaks.