What does the enhanced 4S strategy primarily aim to do?

The enhanced 4S strategy primarily aims to search and destroy mosquito breeding sites. This strategy is a critical public health response, especially in the context of controlling mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue fever. By identifying and eliminating places where mosquitoes lay eggs, the strategy seeks to effectively reduce the mosquito population, thereby minimizing the transmission of diseases. The focus on breeding sites is essential because it directly addresses the lifecycle of mosquitoes, preventing them from reaching the adult stage where they can spread viruses to humans.

While vaccination and public education are important elements in disease prevention and management, the core of the enhanced 4S strategy specifically emphasizes the environmental and ecological control of mosquitoes through the reduction of breeding habitats. This proactive approach is fundamental to achieving long-term control of mosquito-borne diseases.