These about dengue cases.
Singapore's North West District has scored some success in the battle against dengue. The number of dengue cases dropped by 7 per cent, while the number of dengue clusters fell by 42 per cent in 2010, compared with 2009.
The figures are the lowest among the five districts.
The National Environment Agency (NEA) said the dengue situation was kept under control even though there was an increase of 19 per cent in the number of dengue fever cases at the national level during the same period.
This is due to the concerted efforts of the NEA, North West Community Development Council (CDC), Holland-Bukit Panjang and Sembawang Town Councils and the grassroots organisations.
Grassroots volunteers conducted more dengue outreach activities that increased awareness on dengue prevention.
Mayor of North West District Dr Teo Ho Pin said: "Active participation by grassroots organisations is important in sustaining environmental outreach to the residents. As such, it is important that we acknowledge their efforts and encourage them to keep up their good work and motivate others to join in the clean and green movement, be it the fight against dengue, keeping the environment litter-free or waste recycling.
"By encouraging our residents to take up active ownership of the environment, the North West District as a whole will become an even cleaner, greener and healthier place to live in."
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