Daily-wage dengue workers laid off

Daily-wage dengue workers laid off

After the conclusion of the anti-dengue campaign, all 1,000 dengue patrol workers employed on daily wages - including entomologists - have been terminated. Their duties have been ended, and termination notices issued. Among those dismissed are 600 women. Workers have been told they may be rehired on daily wages when the 2026 anti-dengue campaign begins. With the dismissal, all have been rendered jobless, and many say they are now struggling to r…