Qld Govt urged to probe dengue fever response

The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) wants the Queensland Government to investigate Queensland Health’s handling of the region’s dengue fever outbreak.

The Torres Strait Regional Authority (TSRA) wants the Queensland Government to investigate Queensland Health’s handling of the region’s dengue fever outbreak.One person has died and more than 200 people have contracted the mosquito-borne disease since last November.TSRA chairman Terry Waia rejects criticism of local authorities, saying they do not have the resources to launch their own education campaigns. He says Queensland Health’s response has been inadequate and more officials are needed to talk directly to locals about preventive measures.(Source: ABC Health News, Feb 2004)