Director General of Health Services says that July 25 declared a special Dengue Prevention Day since there is a risk of a dengue outbreak. So far this year 2022 according to National Dengue Control Unit data, over 43,000 dengue cases report. Dengue fever increases in Sri Lanka, usually soon after rainfall as rains optimal for mosquitoes breeding.
Rathnapura, Kuruwita, Eheliyagoda, Elapatha, Puttalam, Kalpitiya, Matara, Dikwella, Matale, Kurunegala, Kegalle, Dehiowita, Mawanella, Rambukkana, Kandy, Wattegama(Pathadumbara) and Udunuwara MOH areas have been identified Dengue high risk zones according to NDCU.
Use Mosquito Nets, long clothing, Mosquito Repellents, Coils, closed doors & windows to avoid mosquito bites. Consult a Doctor if Fever/ Headache/ Joint pain/ Vomiting persist more than 2 days. (LankaXpress.com)