Abu Dhabi has recently announced the transition of public health pest control services under the Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre. This move is in line with the government’s commitment to public health and safety. The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre will now process service requests concerning the monitoring and control of pests in residences, public areas, and facilities. Individuals, farms, and homeowners can contact the Government Contact Centre at 800555 or register a request using the pest control services through the TAMM platform.
The responsibility for pest control services has been transferred from Abu Dhabi Waste Management Company (Tadweer) to ADPHC, while Tadweer continues to handle waste management services. The scope of pest control services includes managing disease-carrying pests such as mosquitoes, flies, rodents, ticks, and others, as well as addressing potentially dangerous pests like snakes, scorpions, spiders, and wasps. Dr. Ahmed AlKhazraji, Acting Director-General of Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre, emphasized the centre’s dedication to prioritizing community health, safety, and well-being through the provision of pest and disease vector control services in line with international standards.
The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre plans to implement upskilling programs for pest control professionals to enhance their skills and improve scientific research on disease vectors. Community campaigns focused on raising public awareness about the crucial role of controlling and preventing public health pests will also be launched. Dr. Farida Al Hosani, Executive Director of Infectious Diseases at ADPHC, highlighted the centre’s responsibilities in addressing reports concerning pest proliferation, permitting processes, managing the regulation and distribution of pesticides, and ensuring their safe usage.
The centre aims to improve the monitoring and investigation of infectious diseases by connecting information and procedures related to disease examination and investigation with data on the spread of disease vectors. This integration will facilitate the efficient management of infectious disease transmission within the emirate, enabling the implementation of targeted vector control measures based on geographical distribution. The Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre remains steadfast in its mission to uphold public health and safety standards in the region.
