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Goodbye to dengue with the new larvicide applied in Nicaraguan homes

The Ministry of Health's (MINSA) new mosquito eradication campaign has arrived in the Walter Ferrety neighborhood, located in District VI of Managua, to provide the population with the new DT larvicide.

Goodbye to dengue with the new larvicide applied in Nicaraguan homes

TL;DR

  • MINSA has initiated a new mosquito control campaign in the Walter Ferreti neighborhood of Managua.
  • The campaign uses a new larvicide called Natular DT, which is effective for two months.
  • The strategy involves applying larvicide to water containers to prevent mosquito breeding.
  • This initiative is part of MINSA's broader anti-epidemic strategy to combat dengue transmission.
  • The campaign will cover 357 homes and emphasizes community responsibility in eliminating breeding grounds.