A National Dengue Prevention week has been initiated from today island-wide to eradicate dengue with the assistance of many stakeholders including Tri forces and school students. The new initiative which will be effective till April 4, comes after a rapid increase of no patients reported with epidemic dengue disease around the country.
During the last 03 month of the year 2017,at least 40 person died and 26115 suspected dengue cases have been reported to the Epidemiology Unit from all over the island.
Approximately 40.42% of dengue cases were reported from the Western province. The highest numbers of dengue cases were reported during the 03 week of 2017.
"This situation warrants regular removal of possible mosquito breeding sites from the environment. It is also important to seek medical attention in the event of fever by day three of the illness," the unit said.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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