Written Answer by Ministry of National Development on lower-income households installing mosquito screens
Sep 13, 2016
Ms Joan Pereira: To ask the Minister for National Development whether the Ministry will consider subsidising the installation of mosquito screens for lower-income households as a form of protection against dengue and Zika.
Answer:
HDB does not currently have plans to subsidise the installation of mosquito screens. Vector control remains the key strategy in reducing the spread of dengue and Zika. NEA and PA also conduct outreach activities in Dengue and Zika clusters to alert residents and advise them to take precautionary measures such as applying insect repellent and wearing long-sleeved clothing. Residents are encouraged to stay vigilant, and do their part to prevent mosquito breeding in their homes by following the 5-step Mozzie Wipeout.