Lady Ridgeway Hospital Issues Urgent Notice to Parents Amidst Dengue Surge

Colombo's Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) has issued an urgent notice to parents and guardians due to a significant increase in child patients seeking treatment amid the ongoing dengue outbreak. LRH Director Dr. Pradeep Rathnasekara stated that the surge in cases is straining hospital capacity. To ensure prompt and efficient medical care despite the congestion, the hospital is requesting parents to bring essential medical documents for all clinic visits and treatments. This measure aims to streamline the admission process and maintain the quality of care for affected children.