Govt acts to pre-empt dengue epidemic
straits times/ o7 April 06/Main

Apparently,the dengue season is approaching again."The National Environment Agency yesterday unveiled an arsenal of preventive measures to minimise potential mosquito breeding areas and control the spread of the disease".

I'm honestly really pleased with our government.How many people out there take it for granted,only knowing how to complain about tiny little flaws in their perfect plan? Its commonly known among people all over the world that Singapore is a garden city,and so clean that you could even eat off the pavements. The hygiene levels in our country are in fact worldclass and internationally recognised.

But, the government can do all it can to contain the disease but nothing is more crucial than the need for Singaporeans to cooperate with it. I have heard of news about people who never bother to keep their flower pots and pans overturned ,allowing stagnant water to accumulate in it.Environment officers have talked to them and even went to the extent of fining them but the same thing happens. Despite all measures made, the biggest reason why we still have these mosquito epidemics staying,in my opinion, is duely caused by such uncooperative Singaporeans.

In conclusion, these epidemics are inevitable. However, its nice to know that we have a government that does their best in giving us a safe,clean environment to live in.