India has donated 500 litres of Technical Malathion to Sri Lanka to bolster the country’s ongoing efforts to combat the dengue outbreak.
The consignment was formally handed over today by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha to Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa.
According to the Indian HighCommission, the gift, supplied by Indian company UPL Limited, reached Colombo within two weeks of Sri Lanka’s request, underscoring India’s role as a first responder in times of crisis.
Sri Lanka has recorded around 86,000 dengue cases in 2026, with the Western Province among the worst affected. The Malathion will support large‑scale fogging and spraying operations being carried out by health authorities to contain the spread of the disease.
Speaking at the handover, High Commissioner Jha reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka in line with the government’s priorities and praised the Ministry of Health for its cooperation in facilitating the supply.
The initiative, described as another example of the close, people-centric partnership between the two nations, reflects India’s enduring commitment to its Neighbourhood First policy. (Newswire)