Three neighborhoods in Aracaju record a high rate of Aedes aegypti infestation

Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that transmits dengue g1 Three neighborhoods in Aracaju registered a high-risk situation for infestation by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. The data is contained in the fourth Aedes aegypti Rapid Index Survey (LIRAa) of 2026, released this Friday (24), by the Municipal Health Department (SMS). According to the study, the neighborhoods are: Dom Luciano: 5.9% Luzia: 4.8% Suíssa: 4.4% Despite the alert in the three locations, the general infestation rate in the capital fell from 1.9% (in May) to 1.5% in July. The result keeps Aracaju in the medium risk range. In total, of the 48 neighborhoods assessed between the 2nd and 10th of July, three are at high risk, 27 at medium risk and 18 at low risk. The study also pointed out that neighborhoods that presented a critical situation in the previous survey registered significant reductions: Cidade Nova fell from 6.5% to 2.6%; o Surgery reduced from 9.4% to 2.0%; Grageru went from 4.0% to 3.4%; and Santo Antônio went from 4.5% to zero index. Outbreaks continue at home LIRAa revealed that containers located inside homes concentrate the vast majority of mosquito breeding sites in the city: 42.5% in plant pots and dishes, water containers for animals and refrigerator reservoirs; 40.4% in water deposits such as barrels, water tanks and laundries; 8.2% in tanks and gutters; 6.2% in irregular disposal of garbage and rubble; 2.7% in tires. Disease cases registered in 2026 Between May and June, Aracaju registered 309 notifications of dengue (with 31 confirmations) and 10 of chikungunya (with 6 confirmations). Two Zika notifications were made, but none were confirmed.