Dear Editor

IT has come to my attention that dengue fever virus type 2 has evidently become a threat to the life of Solomon Islands people.

As a concern citizen, I am therefore writing this letter to urge the ministry of health or NGOs within the country to primarily act by reaching out to all rural communities in Guadalcanal and Honiara as well as outer islands to bring awareness talks on preventative measures that would help minimize the impacts of this epidemic.

The distribution of mosquito nets along with awareness talks will help rural people to swiftly act as part of primary health care.

Rural communities must also be encouraged to keep their yards clean and breeding sites such as empty containers, bottles, drums, tins and materials that can hold water destroyed.

Thank you

Gibson Tari

USP, Fiji