Sorocaba City Council

In the face of the growing challenge posed by dengue fever in Sorocaba, council member Italo Moreira presented a proposal that he considers “ambitious” and aims to “revolutionize the fight against this disease.” Moreira suggests adopting an innovative technology developed by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation (Fiocruz), which has shown promising results in combating mosquitoes. Aedes aegyptiDengue vectors.

This technology, which has already been tested and approved in 14 Brazilian cities, consists of the use of larvicide dissemination stations, a simple but effective method that uses plastic pots filled with water and synthetic fabric impregnated with larvicide. This system attracts female mosquitoes to lay eggs, at which point they come into contact with the larvicide, which they then spread to other breeding sites, preventing the development of new larvae.

Councilor Moreira stressed the importance of searching for effective and low-cost alternatives to mitigate the risks associated with dengue fever in the city. “Dengue is a public health problem that has severely affected our society. The technology developed by Fiocruz presents itself as a viable and innovative solution, capable of significantly reducing mosquito populations and thus dengue cases,” Moreira stated.

The implementation of EDLs in Sorocaba, as suggested by Italo Moreira, represents not only a public health measure but also a sustainability initiative, since the technology is environmentally safe and easily adapts to the different urban scenarios of the city. The councilor hopes that, with the support of the city council and the municipal health department, it will be possible to start a pilot project in areas with high infection rates.

Italo Moreira says his proposal has already begun to gain support among council members and the community, and stands out as “a potentially transformative step in the fight against dengue in Sorocaba.” The council member adds that he will now await the evaluation and approval of the municipal health authorities, who will be responsible for studying the feasibility and potential effects of applying this innovative technology in the city.

(Advisory to Consultant Italo Moreira/Unao Brasil)