43% of Schools Found with Mosquito Breeding Sites

COLOMBO (News 1st); The highest number of dengue mosquito breeding sites in the country have been found within the school system, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).

Dr. Prashila Samaraweera, a specialist at the NDCU, revealed that 43% of the schools inspected were identified as having active mosquito breeding grounds. 

The warning comes amid a surge in dengue cases across the island, exacerbated by the prevailing rainy weather conditions. 

The NDCU further reported that 11 districts have now been classified as high-risk zones for dengue transmission. 

Public health officials are urging school administrations, parents, and local authorities to take immediate action to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, particularly in and around school premises.