Vigilant Measures to Combat Dengue Outbreak in Western Province

During a meeting held on Wednesday (14) at the main auditorium of the Western Province Chief Secretariat, State Minister Dr. Seetha Arambepola, Chairperson of the Dengue Control Expert Committee, stressed the urgency of spreading the message on safeguarding fever patients from mosquitoes. The Minister highlighted that dengue, a disease transmitted through mosquitoes, can be passed from one infected person to another.

The primary focus of the Western Province sub-committee’s meeting revolved around taking immediate measures to effectively control the dengue outbreak within a few days. State Minister Arambepola led discussions on the urgency of implementing necessary steps to combat the disease and minimize its transmission.