Phnom Penh: The Phnom Penh Municipal Administration has been implementing mosquito spraying activities on a regular basis to eliminate and control mosquitoes, especially during the rainy season, in order to improve the health of local residents, especially to prevent dengue fever.
Under the cooperation of the district authorities With the Phnom Penh Health Department continuing to spray mosquito killers in various districts in Phnom Penh, this work is being carried out in accordance with the instructions and consideration of the public health problems of the people of Phnom Penh from Mr. Khuong Sreng, the Governor of Phnom Penh.
The activities of the Phnom Penh authorities in controlling and eliminating the mosquito This is in line with the Ministry of Health’s reminder on preventing dengue fever during the rainy season and sending patients to hospitals in a timely manner on July 8, 2026.
The Ministry of Health reminded that during the rainy season, there is generally an increase in Waterlogged objects are breeding grounds for mosquitoes. At the same time, Cambodia is experiencing the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, which may increase in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Kingdom of Cambodia. This situation may increase the number of mosquitoes and dengue fever, which requires the active participation of individuals, families and communities.
According to research, mosquitoes like to live in stagnant water, in stagnant objects such as tires, abandoned cars/motorcycles, coconut shells, glasses, plastic plates/pots, abandoned pots, jars, basins, water containers, flower pots, table bases, cabinets and cups, which create water sources and shelter for mosquitoes. Mosquitoes like to hide in dark places or places where there is little sunlight.
Therefore, the Ministry of Health has reminded citizens and authorities at all levels to join the movement to reduce, monitor and prevent the emergence of mosquitoes by adhering to the stance in line with the slogan “My family and I are a model family because my house and my residence are free of water worms” and implement intervention measures with a high sense of responsibility to protect personal, family and community health related to the slogan “My family and I are a model family.” Mr. Ngy Meanheng, Director of the Phnom Penh Health Department, also called on citizens living in Phnom Penh to participate in eliminating mosquito habitats. Clearing forests near homes. Clear water is a mosquito habitat (water in car tires, motorcycle tires, cans, bottles, rain gutters are mosquito habitats). Let’s work together to eliminate mosquito habitats in our communities to contribute to preventing the transmission of dengue fever.
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