The DNA – Madeira party has warned of the proliferation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito in the Santa Luzia Garden, in Funchal, pointing out that the state of conservation of the space and the existence of stagnant water in a lake pose a public health risk.
In a press statement, the party’s regional coordinator, Miguel Pita, said that the space is “in a state of abandonment and neglect regarding gardening and cleaning,” adding that the lake has “stagnant and smelly water,” a situation that, according to the party, encourages mosquitoes.
The political party states that they are concerned with the risk of diseases transmitted by this vector, recalling the outbreak of dengue fever registered in the Region in 2012. The party argues that there should be greater prevention on the part of the entities responsible for the management of public spaces.
The party criticizes what it considers to be an “irresponsible” performance by regional authorities in preventing risks associated with the proliferation of the mosquito, arguing that prevention should be a priority to avoid future outbreaks.
The ADN also states that the space is used by families, children, and pets, and considers that the current state of the garden poses a serious public health risk.
Samantha Gannon
info at madeira-weekly.com
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