A Study on Knowledge, Attitude and Practices (KAP) for the Reduction in Aedes aegypti (L.1762) Breeding Intensity for Prevention of Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever (DHF) in Mayangone Township

This preliminary study was carried out in Mayangone Township, Yangon Region, from December 2010 to November 2011. Firstly the name and addresses of DHF (Dengue Haemorrhagic Fever) proven cases were collected from Central Children Hospital (CCH) Yangon, Thiri Sanda Private Hospital and Mayangone Township’s Health Department. Area surveys for mosquito breeding and resting sites were also recorded. Small scale health education programme (KAP) for the future reduction of mosquito breeding places was performed on 90 families living in risk areas of Mayangone Township

A Study on Some Myanmar Ornamental Fish Species in Inlay Lake

The taxonomical studies of ornamental fishes of Inlay Lake were carried out. This study has recorded the occurrence of 12 species of ornamental fishes belonging to three orders and six families representing ten genera. Five species were recorded as endemic to Inlay Lake and its environments. About four of exported species were described in detail. The status of the studied species in the lake were discussed