A three-day dengue prevention program targeting 37 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas was launched today.
According to the National Dengue Control Unit, the programme will be conducted from 27-29 March.
The dengue prevention programme will focus on areas reporting high mosquito density, such as Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Batticaloa, Trincomalee, Matale, and Matara districts.
The National Dengue Control Unit warns there is a risk of an increase in dengue due to the intermittent rainfall being experienced in several parts of Sri Lanka.
Homes, schools, workplaces, factories, places of worship and public places will be inspected during the ongoing dengue prevention programme.
The National Dengue Control Unit says over 11,000 dengue cases have been detected so far this year. (Islandnews)
