SINGAPORE : The fight against dengue has gone to the stage in an effort to educate children.

A half-hour play was launched at Meridian Primary in Pasir Ris on Wednesday.

The light-hearted look at such a serious issue caught the attention of the pupils.

A North East CDC initiative, the play called "Dengue Prevention and Me" will be taken to all primary schools in the district, reaching 12,000 pupils.

An exhibition also accompanies the play.

Said Zainul Abidin Rasheed, mayor of North East CDC: "We want to reach out to children so they will convey the message to their siblings and their friends. The message will also sink in better through play-acting."

- CNA /ls

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