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Public Health

Read about our public health policies.

Last updated 7 July 2025

Our Key Targets

Our Main Plans

Finding Better Ways to Monitor and Control Vector-Borne Diseases
Leveraging Community Efforts to Help Protect Public Health

Dengue

Dengue can be Fatal if Untreated
The Challenge: Mosquitoes Breed Easily in our Environment
Our Efforts: Supporting Dengue Prevention and Control Measures

Other Vector-borne Diseases

Some Pests can Carry Diseases that Affect Us
The Challenge: Vectors are Here to Stay
Our Efforts: From Reaction to Prevention

Smoking

Smoking Harms Not Only the Smoker
The Challenge: Cooperation from Smokers Necessary to Protect Public Health
Our Efforts: Creating a Smoke-Free Environment

Public Cleanliness and Hygiene

Everyone has the Right to Enjoy Clean and Safe Public Spaces
The Challenge: Persistent Littering Behaviour
Our Efforts: Ensuring Clean Public Spaces