Sri Lanka Intensifies Dengue Fight with Nationwide Control Week

Sri Lanka is launching a nationwide Dengue Control Week commencing June 15th in response to a notable rise in dengue cases across the island. The initiative, spearheaded by the National Dengue Control Unit and multiple government ministries, will focus on identifying and eliminating mosquito breeding sites, particularly in public areas and educational institutions. In parallel, Colombo district, identified as a high-risk zone accounting for 25.8% of the approximately 39,100 dengue cases reported nationwide to date, will observe a special prevention week from June 15th to 21st. This special week for Colombo was discussed at a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya.