Health department advises disease prevention at docks

The Directorate of Health Services issued an advisory to prevent vector-borne diseases at docks, requiring worker screenings and sanitation measures. The advisory mandates screening workers for malaria upon arrival and reporting any fever cases to health centers. Boat owners must provide clean water and sanitation, and eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites. The advisory also emphasizes removing abandoned vessels and educating workers about disease prevention, aiming to control outbreaks in these high-risk areas.