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Published: July 24, 2023, 9:44 a.m.

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The Ministry of Health, Wellness and Elderly Affairs usually records high vector

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presence, like mosquito and rats during the rainy season and by extension an increase

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in vector borne diseases. As a result, Vector Awareness Week is being observed

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annually to create that understanding among the populace for the importance of

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eradicating or minimizing the presence of such vectors in the environment. Vector

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Awareness Week which was launched on June 21, 2023 under the theme \\u201cVectors be

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Gone, Better St. Lucia come along\\u201d, has numerous activities to engage the public and

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build capacity for reducing vector presence.

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The Environmental Health Division through the Ministry of Health, Wellness and

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Elderly Affairs therefore invites you to a community fair in observance of Vector

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Awareness Week. The fair will be held on Friday July 28 at the Soufriere Bus Terminal

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from 9:00am to 3:00pm.

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Representatives from various departments will be present to engage residents on

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Water Safety, Food Safety and Vector Control. There will also be blood pressure

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checks and entertainment inclusive of live performances and jazzercise, for those

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wishing to burn some calories.

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We are inviting all members of the community to bring their family along to

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participate and win prizes.

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