Surveys conducted by Health Ministry shows that mosquitoes are reproducing at high levels

Surveys conducted last month by the Ministry of Health in the Central and Western Division has found that mosquitoes are reproducing at high levels that increase the risk posed by the spread of the dengue virus, particularly in Suva, Lami, Nasinu, Nadi and Lautoka.

The Ministry of Health is expecting to see more cases of dengue fever especially given the heavy rain in the Western Division this week.

It is urging everyone to make the elimination of mosquito breeding places a routine activity.

The symptoms of dengue fever consist of fever with joint or muscle pain, headache, pain behind the eyes, loss of appetite, rash, and nausea or vomiting.

The Ministry says that the signs of a life‑threatening complication of dengue fever, include severe abdominal pain, persistent vomiting, fast breathing, unexplained bruising, bleeding gums, fatigue, restlessness and blood in vomit.