Sri Lanka’s health authorities have officially launched a special week-long dengue control campaign targeting 62 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas identified as high-risk zones. The initiative aims to curb the spread of the mosquito-borne virus following recent weather patterns that created ideal breeding conditions for vector insects.
Key Highlights
- Targeted week-long control drive active across 62 high-risk MOH divisions nationwide.
- Multi-agency inspection teams deployed for extensive door-to-door premises checks.
- Focus placed on eliminating Aedes mosquito breeding sites in residential, commercial, and public spaces.
- Legal notices and warnings to be issued to property owners harboring mosquito larvae.
During the week-long campaign, multi-agency field teams comprising Public Health Inspectors (PHIs), security forces, and local volunteers are conducting thorough inspections. Their primary focus is identifying and destroying mosquito breeding sites, including stagnant water collections in discarded containers, clogged roof gutters, flower pots, and unmaintained construction projects.
Health officials emphasize that active community participation is essential to the campaign’s success. Property owners are urged to inspect their premises weekly to eliminate potential water traps. Authorities also advise individuals experiencing prolonged fever, severe joint pain, or headaches to seek prompt medical attention rather than self-medicating, ensuring early detection and management of dengue fever.