Oropouche East MP Dr Roodal Moonilal has sharply criticised the government’s handling of the dengue outbreak and slammed the shortages in the Insect Vector Control Department, saying this was a critical lapse in dealing with the outbreak.
Dr Moonilal said the government’s focus has been on less urgent issues, suggesting that more resources should go toward dengue prevention, crime-fighting, flood prevention, road maintenance, and water supply.
“Nobody can convince me that it costs a billion dollars to get the chemicals needed to fight dengue or to hire a few more people. That’s a minor cost,” he argued.
He also questioned the priority of changing the Coat of Arms, suggesting the funds would be better spent on addressing more pressing concerns.
“Symbols are important, but what’s more crucial is tackling crime, preventing floods, managing dengue, and ensuring proper infrastructure and services,” he said.