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Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The public and village communities in Samoa have been asked to remove fala (bromeliads), a decorative plant known to collect water and contribute to the spread of dengue fever.
The call comes as Samoa continues to battle a rise in dengue cases, particularly among...

![The Samoa government says the fala plants trap water and breed mosquitoes and villagers have been asked to remove the decorative plant, as it contributes to the spread of dengue fever. According to the Ministry of Women, Community and Social Development Assistant Chief Executive Officer (ACEO) Aufa’i Alan Aiolupotea, bromeliads, although attractive, have become a serious concern. [Photo: Junior S. Ami] children looking at fala plant](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/fala_plants.jpeg?itok=YKSbozPB)