Cambodia Urges Public Cooperation in Dengue Fever Fight - Eliminating Mosquito Breeding Sites Key

On Channda, Governor of Kampong Cham province, has urged the public to cooperate in eliminating mosquito breeding sites as a means to eradicate dengue fever. He emphasized the importance of environmental sanitation around homes, clearing stagnant water in puddles, and removing discarded items that collect water, such as old tires, coconut shells, bottles, and glasses, which serve as breeding grounds for mosquito larvae and ultimately adult mosquitoes that transmit the virus. The governor made these remarks on the morning of July 16, 2026, while presiding over the launch of a campaign against dengue fever themed "No Larvae, No Mosquitoes, No Dengue Fever" at the premises of Chamkar Leu District School in Kampong Cham province. He stated that dengue fever is a mosquito-borne disease that can cause severe health impacts and fatalities if not treated promptly and properly. Mosquitoes are a significant vector for transmitting the dengue virus from one person to another, particularly affecting young children. To combat the disease, he stressed the need to eliminate mosquito habitats through hygiene and sanitation, clearing stagnant water, and properly disposing of collected water in items like old tires, coconut shells, bottles, and glasses by burying or burning them. Governor On Channda also appealed to parents and guardians to be highly vigilant about the health of their young children, advising them to ensure children sleep under mosquito nets and wear long-sleeved shirts and long pants to prevent mosquito bites, especially during the rainy season when mosquito populations increase. He urged them to immediately take children exhibiting unusually high fever to the nearest referral hospital or health center, warning that self-medication without a doctor's prescription can be life-threatening. The governor instructed all levels of authorities and the Provincial Department of Health to educate the public in their respective areas about the dangers of dengue fever and to conduct campaigns for the application of larvicides (Abate) and the spraying of insecticides in people's homes, schools, pagodas, and communities. He reiterated that the elimination of dengue fever begins with the participation of every citizen in prevention, starting from each household, in line with the slogan "No Larvae, No Mosquitoes, No Dengue Fever."