Environmental Health Division SLU

13/08/2024

It will be beneficial to know where they are in the event that a disaster hits

13/08/2024

The Environmental Health Division engaged the Anse la Raye Village in the 2024 launch of the Vector Awareness Campaign. The Launch Ceremony began with a parade through the village to raise awareness for the risks associated with the presence of vectors in the village

13/08/2024

Lets TALK!!!! Effective mosquito control can be as simple as covering water holding container with a secure material to prevent access to the mosquitoes. 🌟🦟What’s the most surprising or effective method you’ve used to keep mosquitoes at bay around your home? Whether it’s a clever DIY hack or a favorite product, we want to hear what works for you! Share your secrets below! 👇🔍

26/07/2024

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22/07/2024

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19/07/2024

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18/07/2024

Kicking off another crucial campaign! The Environmental Health Division launches its annual Vector Awareness drive TODAY, with the theme 'Educate, Eradicate, Empower; Vector Awareness Matters!' A BIG thank you to everyone who supported this initiative.

17/07/2024

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15/07/2024

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12/07/2024

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10/07/2024

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08/07/2024

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06/07/2024

Keep rats & mice away by ensuring that food is securely stored in containers with tight fitting lids.

05/07/2024

Mosquitoes can lay eggs in as little as a tablespoon of water. During the rainy season, it is important to rid your property of unwanted items with the potential to hold water like coconut shells, dry leaves or garbage.

05/07/2024

Rats & mice come unto our property in search of food and water and make their home near by. One way to deter their presence is to ensure that leftover dog food is properly disposed of in order to eliminate a possible food source for rats & mice.

04/07/2024

A mosquito's lifecycle takes on average 7-10 days to go from egg to adult. The hotter the temperature on the outside is, this timeframe is shortened. A gentle reminder that conducting once weekly inspections on your property will allow you to identify and eliminate potential breeding for vectors.

03/07/2024

The Ministry of Health, Wellness & Elderly Affairs reminds the public that denying vectors like rats and mosquitoes into your home will protect your family from diseases they carry. Vulnerable population like pregnant women MUST take extra care as Dengue Fever can have harmful effects on mummy and baby!

02/07/2024

In support and recognition of Vector Awareness Campaign, the Ministry of Health, Wellness & Elderly Affairs kindly reminds the public that vectors find harborage in overgrown vegetation and abandon appliances and derelict vehicles. Keep your yard free from such to deter the presence of rats and mosquitoes.

01/07/2024

Drums are recorded as the #1 breeding ground for the Aedes aegypti. Storing water properly during the rainy season will prevent mosquitoes from breeding in containers like drums, buckets, tyres, bulk waste and other disposed items.

01/07/2024

The launch of the Vector Awareness Campaign scheduled for Monday July 1st, 2024 in the Anse-la-Raye Village has been postponed due to the passing of Hurricane Beryl. A new date will be reviewed and communicated at the soonest.

01/07/2024

The Ministry of Health , Wellness & Elderly Affairs through the Environmental Health Division officially launches its annual Vector Awareness Campaign to raise awareness about the impact of vectors and vector borne diseases. The launch is happening TODAY in the Anse la Raye Village in collaboration with the Ministry of Education and Local Government. In support of this initiative we ask that the public to take ownership of your property and prevent vector breeding in order to reduce the spread of diseases like dengue fever & leptospirosis.

30/06/2024

After a hurricane, vector breeding, particularly of mosquitoes like Aedes aegypti, can increase significantly due to several factors. Efforts to control mosquito breeding after a hurricane typically involve draining standing water and removing debris that can collect water

30/06/2024

An approved list of Emergency Shelters! Assess your risk and take the necessary precautions before impact to ensure the safety of you and your family!

01/12/2023

23/10/2023

Environmental Health Division SLU represented at the Windjammer Landings; Employee Health & Safety fair on October 19, 2023

23/10/2023

Need a distraction? Search for words in the grid. They’re not just there for decoration, they're there for EDUCATION. Happy Solving!

20/10/2023

Are you up to the challenge? Trace a word through the matrix! Happy Solving!

13/10/2023

The nice thing about doing a crossword puzzle is, you know there is a solution.
Never leave it unfinished!
Good Luck Solving!👏

06/10/2023

Looking for a place to relax…you found it! Happy Solving!

02/10/2023

No matter what age you are, you are always the right age to solve crossword puzzles. Remember, there is only one mantra to solve these puzzles and that is to never give up! Happy Solving!