KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Southern Regional Health Authority (SRHA) has issued a stern warning to the public following a violent incident involving vector control workers in Siloah, St Elizabeth. On Tuesday, November 18, a team of vector control workers was attacked with stones while addressing a machine malfunction. One worker was struck on the shoulder, and another was hit before the team retreated to avoid further harm. Two team members sustained injuries and required medical attention. The incident has been reported to the police. The SRHA emphasized that vector control workers are easily identifiable by their uniforms and identification cards and operate from clearly marked Ministry of Health and Wellness vehicles. The authority also reassured the public that the chemicals used in fogging are certified, safe, and approved for use in residential areas. In addition to vector control, the team has intensified its environmental health activities, including health education, inspections, and assessments in areas such as food safety, wastewater management, water quality monitoring, and general sanitation, to mitigate health risks in the parish.