The Tunis municipality initiated a mosquito control operation on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, focusing on the Sijoumi wetland area and Bab Bhar. The effort involves the aerial dispersal of pesticides over the water surface to eliminate mosquito larvae. This intervention is part of a broader municipal strategy to curb mosquito population growth. Authorities have not specified the extent of the mosquito problem prompting the action, but it suggests increasing public health concerns. The operation targets breeding grounds within the Sebkha de Sijoumi, a known wetland habitat. Further details regarding the type of pesticide used and the duration of the spraying campaign were not immediately available.