SUVA, April 19 (Xinhua) -- Fiji's health authorities are stepping up their efforts to fight against dengue fever as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise.

The country's health ministry declared an outbreak in the Central Division after more than 1,000 cases were recorded in the first quarter, with most of the cases in urban areas.

Targeted spraying, clean-up campaigns and community visits are being rolled out in high-risk zones, reported Fiji Broadcasting Corporation on Saturday.

Suva City Council's Special Administrator Tevita Boseiwaqa said that health inspectors have been moving door-to-door for the past two weeks to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding grounds.

Teams are also focused on hotspot areas where vector control operations are underway, he added.

The education ministry is urging teachers and parents to stay alert, calling for full cooperation with health teams to identify dengue symptoms early among students and stop the spread.

Health authorities reminded the public to clear stagnant water, keep containers covered and dispose of waste properly to remove mosquito breeding sites. Enditem

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