The National Dengue Control Unit has announced a special dengue prevention programme covering 74 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions in 13 districts, following an increase in dengue cases in several parts of Sri Lanka.
According to the Unit, the special programme will be conducted from November 9 to 14, targeting areas identified as high-risk based on entomological data.
Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Kapila Kannangara, said dengue cases have increased in the Western, Southern, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Northern, Eastern and Central Provinces.
He said the special dengue prevention operations will focus on the identified MOH divisions in these provinces.
Meanwhile, the National Dengue Control Unit revealed that approximately 105,500 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far, while 79 dengue-related deaths have been recorded. (Newswire)
