COLOMBO (News 1st) -Dengue Prevention Week commenced today, targetting high-risk MOH divisions across the country.The National Dengue Control Unit announced that inspections will be carried out at a wide range of premises, including homes, schools, and public spaces, to detect and eliminate potentia...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - Health officials report a rise in the number of children affected by dengue, chikungunya, influenza, and diarrhea, particularly following the recent rainy weather.Dr. Deepal Perera, Pediatrician at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, attributed the surge in cases to the inc...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Ministry of Health has reported a noticeable increase in the spread of chikungunya across the country. According to the Epidemiology Unit, a monitoring program has been in place in selected hospitals in the Western Province since last December, and recent findings indica...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Health Ministry has issued a warning about the potential increase in dengue cases in the coming month. Deputy Minister Hansaka Wijayamuni emphasized that all necessary measures have been taken to combat the dengue threat.In coordination with the National Dengue Con...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Dengue Control Unit has identified 38 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas as high-risk zones for the spread of dengue fever.Director of the Unit, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, stated that more than 2,200 dengue cases have already been reported in the month of May alone.&...