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Detecting the culprit
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Public Health Inspectors are assigned the task of inspecting households, public and private sector institutions, parks, construction sites for dengue breeding spots as the mosquito-borne dengue fever is spreading rapidly.
About 20 deaths and 40,000 cases have been reported this year. Health authorities warn that monsoonal rains and more breeding sites will result in this years’ deaths and cases exceeding last year’s 72 deaths and 76,000 cases. Dengue is currently rampant in the Gampaha and Colombo districts.
Following the President’s directive, the military and Police are assisting in dengue prevention programmes, with special attention given to populated urban flats where a single mosquito can spread the disease to many.
From fumigating to applying Bti mosquito dunks, warning and taking legal action against repeat offenders, the coming weeks will see many dengue prevention activities.
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- Dengue prevention activities at a school in Colombo
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- PHI official checks sub-urban flats near Colombo
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- A ground near Maligawatta Police Station with a rainwater pond
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- PHI officials check home equipment
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- A man fogging at the suburban housing scheme in Maligawatta
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- Mosquito larvae in a test tube
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