COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Health noted that the number of children hospitalized due to Hand, foot, and mouth disease (HFMD) and dengue has increased.

The Deputy Director of Health Services, Dr. G. Wijesuriya advised that children should be referred to a doctor if they show signs of a fever.

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