Hygiene brigade treats homes to combat dengue fever in Thiadiaye

A hygiene sub-brigade conducted a targeted anti-vector operation in Thiadiaye, Senegal, to fight the spread of dengue fever.

The team performed the intervention on November 6, 2026, after identifying several positive larval sites. These sites provided ideal conditions for the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which transmits the dengue virus. To reduce the number of adult mosquitoes and limit the risk of infection within the community, the brigade conducted indoor spraying and fumigation.

The operation covered five concessions and included the spraying of 34 rooms. The brigade also urged local residents to take active roles in prevention. They asked people to eliminate standing water, destroy larval habitats, and maintain regular sanitation of their properties to stop the disease from spreading.