The Ministry of Health has announced a new grant programme worth €350,000 for municipalities in the Valencian Community to fund actions against vectors that endanger public health. This year’s programme includes new species such as ticks, sandflies, and other mosquito genera, in addition to the well-known tiger mosquito (Aedes albopictus).
The measure reacts to the rise in imported diseases transmitted by these vectors, necessitating an expansion of prevention and control methods in local communities. These subsidies are based on the WHO’s integrated pest management approach, which prioritises preventive and environmental measures over the use of insecticides.
Increased coverage and prevention for communities with limited resources
In 2024, 410 municipalities received subsidies, including 233 in Valencia, 93 in Alicante, and 84 in Castellón. All of these municipalities reported the presence of tiger mosquitos. The help was dispersed according to the population of each locality, with a focus on those with less than 20,000 people and limited administrative capacity.
With this funding, surveillance systems were reinforced, and assistance was given to the most afflicted towns, particularly those with little technical and financial resources.
Application Process and Deadlines for 2025
Interested local entities—municipalities, associations, or consortia—may submit their applications exclusively through the Valencian Federation of Municipalities and Provinces’ (FVMP) electronic headquarters, which can be accessed via the web https://fvmp.sedelectronica.es
The call establishes a 10-business-day deadline for submitting applications, beginning the day after formal publication. The paper must be signed by the head of the local government.
These awards help communities to develop effective and long-term plans to protect public health against the spread of disease-transmitting vectors.
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