Teams from the Health and Local Government ministries met today, as they get ready to transition the Insect Vector Control Division.
The Division’s mission is to national health by implementing integrated vector control measurement and preventing disease outbreaks in accordance with the Public Health Ordinance.
Recently, it was announced that responsibility for this Division would move from Health to Local Government.
Attending today’s meeting were Ministers Dr Lackram Bodoe and Khadijah Ameen, as well as the relevant Permanent Secretaries.
The focus included staff welfare, administrative arrangements, and operational continuity to facilitate a smooth and orderly transition.
There were also discussions on the proposed development of an MoU between both ministries to guide the transition process, clarify respective roles and responsibilities, and establish a framework for continued collaboration.
