COLOMBO (News 1st): The risk of Dengue in Sri Lanka is set to increase in the coming months of June, July and August. "At present there is a gradual decrease in the rate of Dengue patients reported in the country," told Dr. Aruna Jayasekera, the Director of the National Dengue Eradication Unit on...

COLOMBO (News 1st): Health authorities warn that there is a possibility, the risk of Dengue may increase in the coming days, especially in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North Western provinces. "The risk of Dengue has intensifed as the South-West Monsoon rains have activated," ...

COLOMBO (News 1st):- The Health Ministry states that the distribution of the Wolbachia bacteria to the environment, a remedy to eradicate dengue will commence on March 2nd. Specialist Doctor of the Dengue Eradication Unit at the Ministry, Aruna Jayasekara says that the initial phase of the projec...

Colombo (News 1st): According to the Epidemiology Unit, 11,816 suspected dengue cases were reported from all over the island in the month of January 2020. Approximately 25.4 % of dengue cases were reported from the Western province. Director of the National Dengue Eradication Unit, Specialist Dr....

Colombo (News 1st): An islandwide dengue prevention program will commence today (January 7). The main event of the program will be held this morning, centering the Galle district. Specialist Dr. Aruna Jayasekara of the National Dengue Eradication Unit said the program will be held until the 9th o...