Over 10,000 Dengue Breeding Sites Detected in First Two Days of National Eradication Week

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The Ministry of Health says 10,591 potential mosquito breeding sites have been identified during inspections carried out in the first two days of the National Dengue Prevention Week.

According to Community Health Specialist Dr. Prashila Samaraweera of the National Dengue Control Unit, a total of 48,354 premises were inspected during this period.

The third day of the National Dengue Prevention Week is currently underway.

Health authorities continue to urge the public to take active measures to eliminate mosquito breeding grounds, particularly stagnant water sources, as the country faces a rise in dengue cases during the monsoon season.