(Guyana Graphic September 20, 1969)
The fight against the yellow fever carrying mosquito yesterday moved into top gear with more than 100 men spraying yards , drains drums and other places which it was felt could encourage mosquito breeding.
T. A. Egbert, Principal Medical Officer of the Ministry of Health said that all the insecticides for the country-wide fight against yellow fever carriers had arrived and the men had already begun work in Georgetown and the outlying districts.
He went on to say that a large quantity of the equipment needed for the program had already arrived and more was expected from the United Kingdom shortly.
He said that after the team completed operations in Georgetown and the neighboring districts it would move on to other areas including Berbice and Essequibo.
He added that the program would last for three to four years during which it was expected that the yellow fever carrier would be completely wiped out.
