Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusuf, has established a task force titled “War on Dengue” to eliminate the Chikungunya and Dengue diseases from the Province.
Secretary to the Ministry of Health of the Western Provincial Council, L.A. Kalukapuarachchi, has been appointed as the Chairman of the Task Force.
A preliminary discussion on an action plan to eradicate the rapidly spreading diseases across Sri Lanka was held, with the participation of the Task Force, at the Western Province Governor’s Office today.
A lengthy discussion was held on mosquito-borne diseases, including Chikungunya and Dengue, and the measures that can be taken to eradicate the diseases.
Speaking during the meeting, Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusoof, said he would take all possible steps in this regard and would provide full support to implement these plans.
The Western Province’s Chief Secretary and Health Ministry Secretary, Secretary to the Ministry of Local Government of the Western Provincial Council, Western Provincial Health Services Director, Colombo Municipal Council officers and Sri Lanka Police officials participated in the discussion. (Newswire)