Torremolinos activates a contract for its plan against West Nile Virus
The municipality is at a medium risk level, according to the regional government's monitoring network
According to data from the regional government, which maintains an active surveillance programme to prevent the transmission of West Nile Virus, Torremolinos is at a medium level of risk.
In this context, the local administration has activated a contract for the hiring of a specialised technical assistance service for the entomological surveillance of culicid mosquitoes, the taxonomic identification of the species. This includes the detection of the pathogen using molecular diagnostic techniques and the development, implementation and updating of the Torremolinos municipal vector surveillance and control plan (Pmvcv).
The frequency of this advisory service has been set for the years 2026 and 2027 and, according to the documentation supporting this tender, responds to the classification relating to the Torremolinos area.
40,000 Euros
The amount of this contract is 40,000 euros, for the two years, before taxes, and includes 16 annual samplings, eight mosquito trapping stations, taxonomic identification, an estimated number of between 30 and 50 PCR analyses per year and the permanent updating of the Torremolinos municipal vector surveillance and control plan.
The amount of this contract is 40,000 euros for the two years, before taxes, and includes 16 annual samplings, eight mosquito trapping stations, taxonomic identification, an estimated number of between 30 and 50 PCR analyses per year and the permanent updating of the Pmvcv.
The established monitoring periods shall be maintained continuously from 1 April to 30 November of each year. The fortnightly reports must be submitted after each sampling session. Positive results for West Nile Virus must be reported within a maximum period of 12 hours, and the annual report must be submitted before 15 December of each year. The municipal control plan must be kept up to date throughout the duration of the contract, incorporating adjustments and new surveillance points according to the evolution of the vector and health situation.
Entomological surveillance will be targeted primarily at species of the genus Culex, potentially implicated in the transmission of West Nile Virus.
Municipalities
As for the scope of action, it covers the entire municipality of Torremolinos, including consolidated urban areas, peri-urban areas and rural areas.
Special attention will be given to green areas, drainage infrastructures, urban-rural interface spaces, health, social or environmentally sensitive environments and tourist hotspots
The measures to be taken should cover both public and private spaces that could be breeding or harbouring sites for mosquitoes. In addition, special attention is requested for places with water accumulation and watercourses, green areas, drainage infrastructures, urban-rural interface spaces and sensitive environments from a health, social or environmental point of view. Likewise, express mention is made of points of special touristic affluence, hotel complexes with artificial bodies of water, urban parks, sports facilities and coastal areas with accumulation of water in showers or walkways.
The municipalities at a high level, according to data from the regional ministry of health, are Alhaurín de la Torre, Alhaurín el Grande, Almargen, Antequera, Cártama, Coín, Guaro, Malaga city and Pizarra.
Next to Torremolinos, at medium risk are Alameda, Alcaucín, Algarrobo, Algatocín, Almáchar, Almogía, Álora, Alozaina, Árchez, Archidona, Ardales, Arenas, Arriate, Benahavís, Benalauría, Benalmádena, Benamargosa Benamocarra, Benarravá, Campillos, Canillas de Albaida, Cañete la Real, Carratraca, Casabermeja, Casarabonela, Casares, Colmenar, Comares, Cuevas Bajas, Cuevas de San Marcos, Cútar, El Borge, Estepona, Frigiliana, Fuengirola, Fuente de Piedra, Gaucín, Humilladero, Iznate, Macharaviaya, Manilva, Marbella, Mijas, Coclinejo, Mollina, Monda, Montecorto, Nerja, Ojén, Periana, Rincón de la Victoria, Riogordo, Salares, Sayalonga, Sierra de Yeguas, Teba, Torrox, Totalán, Valle de Abdalajís, Vélez-Málaga, Villanueva de Algaidas, Villanueva de la Concepción, Villanueva de Tapia, Villanueva del Trabuco and La Viñuela.
At the lower end of this indicator, where the chances of infection are low, are Alfarnate, Alfarnatejo, Alpandeire, Atajate, Benadalidad, Benaoján, Canillas de Aceituno, Cartajima, Cómpeta, Cortes de la Frontera, Cuevas del Becerro, El Burgo, Faraján, Genalguacil, Igualeja, Istán, Jimera de Líbar, Jubrique, Júzcar, Montejaque, Parauta, Pujerra, Ronda, Sedella, Serrato, Tolox, Villanueva del Rosario and Yunquera.
