Strategy for Dengue Prevention and Control at Construction Sites

Dengue prevention and Control Construction Sites

Abstract

Urbanization globally has led to increased construction sites, which often cause environmental disturbances and attract mosquitoes, leading to dengue outbreaks. Dengue fever cases in Selangor, Malaysia, have shown a worrying increase which statistics showing increasing cases from year to year. Construction sites are a key factor in the escalating number of dengue cases. This Focus Group Discussion will further discuss strategies for preventing and controlling dengue at construction sites. This discussion aims to assess challenges in construction site dengue prevention and identify innovative approaches, enhance coordination and collaboration among stakeholders for effective dengue prevention, and develop strategies to reduce construction site dengue risk using technology and data-driven solution. The discussion was structured into five main key points, which are 1) Identifying gaps and challenges, 2) Innovative Approaches and Best Practices, 3) Collaborative strategies and stakeholder engagement, 4) Policy and regulatory considerations, and 5) Implementation and Recommendation. By having a discussion with all the panellists, ideas on strategies for dengue prevention and control at construction sites can be implemented.