To enhance the awareness and response capabilities of sanitation workers nationwide regarding dengue outbreaks, the Environmental Management Administration (EMA) of the Ministry of Environment, held the "Dengue Fever Prevention Awareness and Training Conference" on March 12, 2025. The event invited Professor Tsai Kun-Hsien and Dr. Huang Jing-Ji, both seasoned experts in vector control, to share dengue prevention technologies. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Bureaus of Taipei City and New Taipei City shared their practical experiences and strategies in dengue prevention work. The training was attended by over 320 participants.

EMA Administrator Yen Hsu-Ming emphasized that mosquito populations grow exponentially, and early elimination of breeding sources is crucial. Simple actions like “Inspect, Empty, Clean, and Scrub” can eliminate thousands of breeding sites and significantly reduce the spread of dengue.

Following the 2023 dengue outbreak, Taiwan saw a significant decrease in cases in 2024. EMA aims to build on this success by transferring knowledge through expert analysis, technical guidance, and practical exchanges with local governments. This approach helps regions take early and localized action during outbreaks and develop environment-specific prevention plans, ultimately improving disease surveillance and response capabilities and reducing the risk of dengue transmission.

In 2025, EMA allocated NT$43.68 million to local governments to support inspection of breeding sources and procurement of equipment and chemicals. With internal inspections and external audits, local authorities are establishing baseline data for breeding sites, ensuring their identification and elimination. Key dengue prevention efforts include public education, coordinated mobilization, inspections of vacant lots, buildings, and construction sites, equipment readiness, non-essential spraying avoidance, preventive larvicide applications, and emergency response measures. These strategies form the core of central-local cooperation in outdoor breeding source control.

EMA reminds the public that as temperatures rise, dengue season is approaching its peak. Citizens are encouraged to regularly inspect and eliminate breeding sources by following the four key steps: Inspect, Empty, Clean, and Scrub. The government will continue conducting dengue prevention awareness and training programs to facilitate knowledge exchange and improve outbreak management efficiency, ensuring effective public health protection. As EMA states: “No mosquitoes, no dengue fever.” The joint efforts of communities and the public are the key to stopping the spread of the disease.