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SFH inspects environmental hygiene conditions in Sham Shui Po (with photos)
The Secretary for Food and Health, Dr Ko Wing-man, this afternoon (September
10) visited Sham Shui Po to view work to improve the environmental hygiene
of the district under the "Keep Clean 2015@Hong Kong: Our Home" Campaign.
Dr Ko first inspected a rear lane near Pei Ho Street Market to learn more
about the enhanced rear lane cleaning work conducted by staff of the Food
and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) including pest and rodent
control measures.
He noted that sole reliance on the efforts of government departments would
not suffice to keep rear lanes clean and tidy. Shop operators and members of
the public have the responsibility to work together with the Government,
community bodies and the relevant organisations to keep the environment
clean.
Dr Ko then proceeded to another rear lane in the district to familiarise
himself with anti-mosquito work carried out by FEHD staff including clearing
stagnant water and applying larvicidal oil with a view to removing mosquito
breeding grounds.
"Aedes albopictus is a kind of mosquito which can transmit dengue fever
(DF). DF has been remaining highly prevalent in neighbouring areas. As the
latest government TV announcements pointed out that 'once infected, the risk
of severe dengue is lifelong', we must remain vigilant and continue to
implement effective mosquito control measures to prevent local transmission
of DF," he said.
One of the objectives of the "Keep Clean 2015@Hong Kong: Our Home" Campaign
is to enhance the awareness of members of the public in regard to their
responsibility to keep up personal, home and community hygiene, in order to
make keeping the environment clean an internalised routine, Dr Ko said after
the visit.
Ends/Thursday, September 10, 2015
Issued at HKT 19:51
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