Sai Kung District Council Housing and Environmental Hygiene Committee SKDC(HEHC) Paper No. 120 / 17 Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Anti-mosquito Campaign 2017 (Phase III) in Sai Kung District Purpose To brief Members on the arrangements and details for the Anti-mosquito Campaign 2017 (Phase III) to be launched by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) in Sai Kung District. Background 2. The Anti-mosquito Campaign 2017 (Phase II) organized by FEHD was launched between 24.4.2017 and 30.6.2017. Actions taken in the district and the results are detailed at Annex I. 3. In 2016, there were four local and 120 imported dengue fever cases, two imported Zika virus infection cases, two imported Japanese encephalitis cases and eight imported chikungunya fever cases in Hong Kong; whereas 48 imported dengue fever cases, one imported Zika virus infection case and two local Japanese encephalitis cases were reported during the period from January to June this year. 4. Zika virus is transmitted to humans mainly through bite of infected Aedes mosquitoes. Though Aedes aegypti, which is considered as the most important vector for transmitting Zika virus to humans, is currently not found in Hong Kong. However, Aedes albopictus, which is widely present locally, is also considered as potential vectors. As long as there is extensive international travel, there always remains the risk of introducing Zika virus into - 1 - Hong Kong. If an overseas Zika-infected person enters Hong Kong, and is subsequently bitten by an Aedes albopictus in Hong Kong, the infected Aedes albopictus may carry the virus and lead to a secondary spread in Hong Kong. The public should therefore stay vigilant about the potential risks of mosquito-borne diseases, while the community and various Government departments should make concerted efforts and actively participate in mosquito prevention and control. Besides, Zika virus can also be transmitted through blood and sex contact. 5. In order to safeguard public health and to sustain mosquito prevention and control efforts, FEHD will continue to strengthen mosquito prevention and control and organize the Anti-mosquito Campaign 2017 (Phase III) for ten consecutive weeks from 14.8.2017 to 20.10.2017. 6. The Anti-mosquito Campaign 2017 (Phase III) to be carried out under the slogan “Prevent Japanese Encephalitis and Dengue Fever Act Now!” aims to achieve the following objectives - (a) To heighten public awareness of the potential risk of dengue fever, Zika virus infection, Japanese encephalitis, chikungunya fever and other mosquito-borne diseases; (b) To encourage community participation and forge close partnership of government departments concerned in mosquito prevention and control work; and (c) To eliminate potential mosquito breeding sites. Mosquito Control Operations 7. FEHD will carry out a series of operations focusing on removal of accumulation of water and mosquito prevention and control from 14.8.2017 to 20.10.2017 at mosquito breeding and potential breeding places in the district. Emphasis will be placed on locations in close proximity to human residences, - 2 - schools, construction sites, public housing estates, hospitals, illegal cultivation sites, waterfront public and private cargo working areas and typhoon shelters. Please refer to Annex II for the action plan. 8. During the Campaign period, Pest Control Section of this district will deploy a total of three pest control teams to perform mosquito prevention and control work in accordance with the attached action plan and take the opportunity to offer knowledge and technical advice on the prevention and control of mosquito to the public. Education and Publicity 9. On publicity and education fronts, FEHD will adopt the following measures in addition to arranging press releases, television and radio announcement in the public interest - (a) To produce publicity posters, pamphlets, banners and educational materials on prevention and control of mosquito for public circulation; (b) To distribute publicity materials widely through close liaison with the relevant government departments and local organizations to arouse public awareness of mosquito prevention and control; (c) To disseminate messages on mosquito prevention and control by broadcasting van; (d) To organize roving exhibitions at major shopping malls of housing estates and outreaching health talks for schools and management of housing estates; (e) To hold thematic exhibitions at the FEHD Health Education - 3 - Exhibition and Resource Centre, and to include relevant information in the FEHD homepage; and (f) To disseminate messages on mosquito prevention and control through the Facebook of Keep Clean Ambassador 「Ah Tak」. 10. To ensure smooth implementation of the Campaign, the Pest Control Advisory Section of the department would provide technical assistance in the mosquito prevention and control operations and the related publicity and education activities. Local Participation 11. To enlist support and active participation of this District Council in the Campaign, District Council Members and Committee Members will be invited to participate in related events, organize publicity activities and at the same time, to offer views on the mosquito prevention and control work. Sai Kung District Environmental Hygiene Office Food and Environmental Hygiene Department 14 August 2017 - 4 - Annex I Food and Environmental Hygiene Department Anti-mosquito Campaign 2017 (Phase II) in Sai Kung District The Anti-mosquito Campaign 2017 (Phase II) was launched between 24.4.2017 and 30.6.2017. During the period, related mosquito prevention and control work was carried out smoothly. The actions and results of the Anti-mosquito Campaign in the district are as follows - 1. Number of patrols made at the target areas : 8276 2. Number of mosquito breeding sites identified and 769 eliminated : 3. Number of potential mosquito breeding sites 4438 identified and eliminated : 4. Quantity of refuse cleared (tonnes) : 9.0 5. Number of prosecutions instituted : 13 6. Number of warning letters issued : 5 7. Number of advice and messages provided to the : 1238 public in respect of mosquito prevention and control 8. Number of leaflets/posters distributed : 5120 9. Number of cases referred to other government 13 departments : - 5 - Annex II Anti-mosquito Campaign 2017 (Phase III) Sai Kung District Action Plan Anti-mosquito Date Location Team Foreman Sai Kung Old Town, Kap Pin Long New Village, Ho Chung, (Contract Management) Ho Chung New Village 14.8.2017 Tin Ha Wan Village, Fu Ning Garden, Tseung Kwan O (Monday) Foreman(In-house) Hospital, St Vincent’s Church, Junk Bay Villas, the vicinity of the slope down from the right side of Hang Hau Road Malaria Control Team Kap Pin Long Stream No. 1 Wo Tong Kong, Nam Shan Tsuen, Mok Tse Che, Ma Yau Tong, Foreman the vicinity of Star Legend Terrace, surrounding of Tin Ha Wan (Contract Management) Village 15.8.2017 The vicinity of Hong Sing Garden, Tsui Lam Estate, King (Tuesday) Foreman(In-house) Ming Court and Tseung Kwan O Village Malaria Control Team Nam Shan Stream No. 2 Foreman Hong Ting Path, Hong Ting Road, Hong Tsuen Road and its (Contract Management) vicinity, Chuk Yeung Road, Tseng Lan Shue 16.8.2017 (Wednesday) Foreman(In-house) Haven of Hope Hospital and Nursing Home and its vicinity Malaria Control Team Lung Mei Stream No. 3 Foreman Chui Tong Road, Tan Shan Village, Lung Wo Tsuen and its (Contract Management) vicinity (pig farm) 17.8.2017 The vicinity of Yan Ming Court, Ho Ming Court, King Lam Foreman(In-house) (Thursday) Estate Malaria Control Team Kap Pin Long abandoned field Foreman Hang Hau Tsuen, Heung Chung, Muk Min Shan, Tang Cheung (Contract Management) Lower Village 18.8.2017 The vicinity of Po Tsui Park, Well On Park, Finery Park, Foreman(In-house) (Friday) Radiant Towers and Serenity Place Malaria Control Team Sha Kok Mei abandoned field Sai Kung San Hui, Sheung Sze Wan, the vicinity of The Hong Foreman Kong University of Science and Technology, Silver Crest 19.8.2017 (Contract Management) Road, Silver Cape Road (Saturday) Malaria Control Team Pak Kong Stream No.4 - 6 - Anti-mosquito Date Location Team Foreman Hang Hau Wing Lung Road, Siu Hang Hau, Tai Hang Hau, Wo (Contract Management) Tong Kong, Wai Sum Village, Yu Uk Village, O Pui Village 21.8.2017 The vicinity of Yau Yue Wan Village, Metro City, Verbena (Monday) Foreman(In-house) Heights, The Pinnacle, Po Hong Park and nearby government land and car park Malaria Control Team Kap Pin Long Stream No. 1 Foreman Tai Po Tsai Sheung Tsuen, Tai Po Tsai Ha Tsuen, Pak Sha Wan, (Contract Management) Pak Sha Wan Fisherman Village, Ha Yeung 22.8.2017 The vicinity of Chung Ming Court, Hau Tak Estate, Yu Ming Foreman(In-house) (Tuesday) Court, East Point City, Residence Oasis and its vicinity Malaria Control Team Nam Shan Stream No. 2 Foreman Hing Keng Shek, Che Keng Tuk, Boon Kin Village (Contract Management) 23.8.2017 The vicinity of Ming Tak Estate, Hin Ming Court, Yuk Ming Foreman(In-house) (Wednesday) Court, Wo Ming Court, Maritime Bay, La Cite Noble Malaria Control Team Lung Mei Stream No. 3 Foreman Nam Pin Wai, Au Tsai Tsuen and its vicinity, Ta Ho Tun, Luk (Contract Management) Mei, Wo Tong Kong, O Mun Village 24.8.2017 The vicinity of Nam Fung Plaza, Sheung Ning Playground, On Ning Garden, surrounding of Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground Foreman(In-house) (Thursday) and government land, the vicinity of Tseung Kwan O Area 45 and construction sites nearby Malaria Control Team Kap Pin Long abandoned field Hang Hau Rural