THE MALARIAL MOSQUITO
POSSIBLE INTRODUCTION TO N.Z. DISCUSSED (P.A.) AUCKLAND, June 15. The possibility of the malarial mosquito being introduced into New Zealand was discussed at a sitting of the No. 1 (Auckland) Armed Forces Appeal Board when cases lodged by the Health Department were being heard. The discussion arose as a result of evidence by Dr. Hughes, Medical Officer, of Health, concerning the department’s extra duties on account of the war. In reply to a question. Dr. Hughes said the question of the malarial mosquito and its possible introduction to New Zealand had caused the department’s officers a considerable amount of thought. Every precaution had been taken to reduce the risk of the mosquito coming into the country, and a constant check was kept on probable carriers. When asked if the mosquito could live in the New Zealand climate. Dr. Hughes said it was thought that it could. The fens of England were suitable for it, and it had been known to live in the cold parts of Russia. If it were introduced into New Zealand the danger area would be from Auckland northwards.
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Press, Volume LXXIX, Issue 23975, 16 June 1943, Page 3
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