What Happened
The Municipality of Panama and the Ministry of Health launched the “Dengue Cero” campaign in Las Garzas with a fumigation effort and the removal of mosquito breeding sites aimed at preventing new dengue cases in the area.
Mayor Mayer Mizrachi joined the operation with the “Mini Cuadrilla” in Dos Mares, a community where sidewalk and street improvements are underway. Officials said the district is currently registering 65 dengue cases.
Community Action in Dos Mares
The campaign focused on eliminating conditions that allow mosquitoes to breed, a key step in reducing the spread of dengue in urban and residential areas. In neighborhoods with active construction and dense foot traffic, standing water and debris can create favorable conditions for mosquito reproduction, making cleanup and fumigation especially important.
During the visit, Mizrachi also met with members of the Cadena Panamá foundation, which operates a community dining program in the area. The municipality has supported the foundation for the past year through initiatives related to nutrition, community gardens, health activities, and water harvesting.
Other Works Underway
The mayor also reviewed progress on infrastructure projects in the Renacimiento sector, including sidewalk construction, a vehicular bridge, and a park. The projects are expected to benefit more than 30,000 people in the area.
The simultaneous focus on public health and neighborhood improvements reflects how local authorities are combining disease prevention with broader community development. In a country where dengue can rise quickly during warm and rainy periods, actions like fumigation, cleanup drives, and public awareness campaigns remain central to containment efforts.
Las Garzas and surrounding communities now face the dual challenge of keeping up with urban works while maintaining sanitation and removing mosquito breeding areas. The “Dengue Cero” campaign places those priorities at the center of municipal and health authority coordination.