Cambodia Launches Anti-Mosquito Campaign to Prevent Schistosomiasis
The Cambodian Red Cross has launched a three-day campaign in Stueng Hav district, Preah Sihanouk province, to prevent schistosomiasis. The initiative aims to curb the spread of mosquito-borne diseases like dengue fever and chikungunya by educating residents on eliminating water pools, using larvicide (Albert medication), and employing mosquito nets in households.
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