HPA inspects over 300 locations in Male’ area to curb mosquito breeding

In response to a significant increase in Dengue cases, the Health Protection Agency (HPA), in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, has inspected over 300 locations across the Male’ area to prevent mosquito breeding.

According to HPA, a joint operation was carried out with the participation of the Malé City Council, Housing Development Corporation (HDC), Maldivian Red Crescent, Hulhumalé Hospital, and Villimalé Hospital between April 19th and April 23rd where a total of 308 sites were inspected.

Joint inspections to control and eliminate mosquito breeding sites and awareness activities are being carried out by MRC, @HPA_MV, @hdcmaldives, @MaleCitymv, and stakeholders across Greater Malé.

Stay vigilant and take steps to prevent mosquito-borne diseases like dengue! pic.twitter.com/LYXauOuGWO

— Maldivian Red Crescent (@maldivianrc) April 20, 2026

The authority detailed that the inspection included 153 locations in Malé, 83 in Hulhumalé, 59 in Villimalé, 12 in Thilafushi, and one in Gulhifalhu, accounting for construction sites, residential buildings, and vacant land plots.

HPA added that numerous potential mosquito breeding grounds were identified during the operation and as such, measures were taken to eliminate them.

There has been a sharp increase in Dengue cases this year. In March alone, 353 cases were reported, representing a substantial increase compared to the same period last year, when only 60 cases were recorded.

Tragically, the disease has claimed the lives of a 17-year-old girl and a 23-year-old man who were undergoing treatment for Dengue.