Spread of dengue has been contained in the Western and Central Provinces – officials inform President

At a progress review meeting chaired by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, held at the Presidential Secretariat today (03),  to assess the effectiveness of the dengue control programs, it was acknowledged that while the spread of dengue has been contained in the Western and Central Provinces, attention should be directed towards districts of Jaffna, Trincomalee and Batticaloa. Specific areas with a high incidence of dengue around government institutions, schools, religious sites, public spaces and private institutions were identified for targeted interventions.

President Wickremesinghe commended the on-going efforts to control the spread of dengue across the country through the implementation of diverse programs.