THE Ministry of Health continues to monitor the flood situation in Regions 9 and 10 as part of the ongoing efforts to safeguard the lives of residents affected by widespread flooding.
A release from the Ministry of Health noted that the water level in several affected communities in Region 9 has dropped significantly and environmental officers are on the ground assisting with the cleanup campaign in Government and private buildings. Garbage is being removed and bushes and trees cut.
The release also said that Jeyes fluid and other essential cleaning supplies were distributed to residents.
Fogging is being carried out in affected areas in Region 9 including Lethem and St. Ignatius.
As a result of the timely response and constant monitoring of the situation by the Ministry of Health, there is no health threat in Aishalton, Sand Creek, Karasabai and St. Ignatius, some of the areas that were hard hit, and that additional supplies were sourced to continue the outreaches across the region.
The Ministry of Health said that persons were also provided with the opportunity to be tested for Malaria. 
However, the release noted that the water level in Region 10 remains the same, above two feet in Water Front and Lamp Island in Kwakwani.
The Ministry of Health in its first response to the regions sent in medical personnel and flood kits.
With the experiences of the 2005 flooding, the Administration has put in place a robust mechanism for early detection of any public health threats caused by natural disasters, especially flooding.
The Health Ministry’s effort is part of a national effort to deal with the situation in Region Nine which was brought on by excessive rainfall that resulted in the Takutu and Ireng Rivers overflowing their banks.