The Jeddah Municipality is seeking the support of neighborhood chiefs to help fight dengue fever and rodents. It has also asked for their assistance to identify owners of damaged buildings in their areas. After a recent meeting with chiefs of some 12 south Jeddah neighborhoods, Ali Mohammed Al-Qahtani, Assistant Mayor for Services, said the municipality was working on a three-pronged strategy. “The municipality can do nothing with the problems unless heads of the districts offer their assistance. Some residents don't allow spraying teams to enter their homes to fight insects and rodents,” Al
