Sri Lanka Troops to Battle Deadly Dengue Mosquitoes as Cases Rise
Health authorities warned hospitals are handling more than 1,000 admissions a day as the government launches a cleanup drive and enforcement campaign.
- On Tuesday, Sri Lanka announced the deployment of military forces to contain a surge in dengue fever, as health authorities warned hospitals are being overwhelmed with more than 1,000 daily admissions.
- Monsoon rains, stagnant water from recent flooding, and dumped waste created ideal breeding conditions for The Aedes mosquito, prompting a nationwide cleanup campaign launching tomorrow.
- Health authorities have reported nearly 50,000 cases and 29 deaths so far this year, though current figures remain far below the 2017 peak of 186,000 patients and 440 deaths.
- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake ordered army, navy, and air force officers to join a special monitoring unit reinforcing prevention activities through Community Empowerment and Public Safety Committees.
- Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa warned the hospital system could face severe strain if cases rise, while officials will strictly enforce Laws against mosquito breeding on private premises.
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Army to help contain dengue fever in Sri Lanka
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Sri Lanka troops to battle deadly dengue mosquitoes as cases rise
Sri Lanka is deploying the military to contain the spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever, as health authorities warned Tuesday that hospitals are being overwhelmed with more than 1,000 admissions a day.
Colombo – In order to contain the dengue fever transmitted by mosquitoes, Sri Lanka relies on military support. A special unit of soldiers from the land forces, the navy and the air force will be formed to detect and destroy mosquito breeding sites, as President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced. Moreover, the...
Sri Lanka deploys military over dengue fever outbreak
Sri Lanka is deploying the military to contain the spread of mosquito-borne dengue fever, as health authorities warned on Tuesday that hospitals are being overwhelmed with more than 1,000 admissions daily. Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's office said army, navy and air force officers would join a special unit to identify and destroy mosquito breeding sites. Dengue causes high fevers, headaches, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and, i…
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