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ULS of Castelo Branco alerts population to mosquito transmitting dengue, zika and chikungunya
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ULS of Castelo Branco alerts population to mosquito transmitting dengue, zika and chikungunya

SIC Notícias14 September 2026 at 16:10

The Local Health Unit (ULS) of Castelo Branco issued an alert to the population about the mosquito that transmits diseases such as dengue, zika and chikungunya.

The alert aims to raise awareness among citizens about the risks associated with this vector and the need for prevention.

The diseases transmitted by this mosquito represent a public health problem that requires attention and preventive measures from the community.

The ULS of Castelo Branco is the entity responsible for this communication to the population of the region.

Why this matters

Readers in the Castelo Branco region need to be informed about the public health risks associated with this mosquito, so they can take precautions in their homes and public spaces. The ULS alert indicates that there is concrete concern about the proliferation of this vector in the area, which could affect the health of the entire local community.

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