ASM JAVID
COLOMBO : A special dengue prevention programme launched by the National Dengue Control Unit on Sunday,, 9th of this month is currently being carried out islandwide.
Accordingly, a special Dengue Prevention Week is being implemented until the 14th of November. The National Dengue Control Unit stated that the programme covers 74 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions identified as areas at risk of dengue transmission.
As part of this initiative, coordination activities are being carried out in the relevant MOH divisions, while joint dengue inspection teams have been deployed. Measures are also being taken to identify and destroy mosquito breeding sites in abandoned and ownerless properties, as well as to clean such areas.
In addition, special cleaning campaigns are being conducted at schools, Pirivenas, universities and places of worship. Daily activities are also being monitored through a dedicated control room.
