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Health Department Announces Grants Available for Local Mosquito Control 2024
The South Dakota Department of Health today announced that cities, counties, and tribes can apply, or reapply, to obtain state grant funding to help control mosquito populations and prevent the spread of West Nile Virus (WNV) in their local communities.
Department of Health Secretary, Melissa Magstadt, Issues the Following Statement on H5N1 Avian Influenza
In response to recent concerns surrounding H5N1 Avian Influenza, South Dakota Department of Health Secretary, Melissa Magstadt, underscores collaborative efforts with the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources to safeguard the well-being of both the state's population and livestock.
South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2023-2024 Flu Season
South Dakota Department of Health Reports First Flu Death of the 2023-2024 Flu Season
Two Bats Test Positive For Rabies at Great Plains Zoo
Two Bats Test Positive For Rabies at Great Plains Zoo
Brown, Beadle, and Minnehaha Counties Mosquito Pool First West Nile Detection of Season
The South Dakota Department of Health has confirmed the first West Nile virus (WNV) mosquito pools have been detected in Brown, Beadle, and Minnehaha Counties.
2023 West Nile Virus Awards
The South Dakota Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to announce that nearly 200 cities, counties, and tribes across South Dakota will collectively receive $500,000 in grants to combat mosquitoes and prevent the spread of West Nile virus (WNV) in 2023. These grants have been allocated to support local efforts in controlling mosquito populations and reducing the risk of WNV transmission.