Rewa Subdivision Marks World Mosquito Day with Community Action and Student Engagement

The Rewa Subdivision commemorated World Mosquito Day on 10 September 2026 at Burebasaga District School, bringing together students from four schools within the Waidroka and Waitui Cluster for a day focused on mosquito prevention, community action and environmental health.

Held under the theme “Taking Action Together – Building Resilient Communities”, the celebration provided a platform for students to demonstrate their knowledge and creativity through mosquito-related models, awareness posters and oratory competitions.

The activities highlighted the importance of educating and empowering young people to understand the risks associated with mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases, while encouraging practical actions that can be taken at household and community levels.

The World Mosquito Day celebration also marked the conclusion of a four-week environmental clean-up campaign undertaken across the Rewa Subdivision. The campaign focused on reducing mosquito breeding sites and encouraging communities to take greater responsibility for maintaining clean and healthy environments.

The Rewa Subdivision Environmental Health Team acknowledged the support and funding provided by the Divisional Office, which contributed significantly to the implementation of the clean-up campaign and the World Mosquito Day activities.

The team also acknowledged the participation of representatives from the NVCU, whose contribution added value to the celebration and strengthened collaboration around mosquito prevention and public health action.

The event reinforced the message that mosquito control is not solely the responsibility of health authorities but requires collective and sustained action from schools, families, communities and other stakeholders.

The Ministry of Health and Medical Services continues to encourage communities to take proactive measures throughout the year by eliminating mosquito breeding sites, maintaining clean surroundings and promoting healthy community practices.

Through continued partnership and collective action, communities can strengthen their resilience and reduce the risk of mosquito-borne diseases.