The final day of the three-day National Dengue Prevention Programme is being carried out today, with health authorities continuing islandwide inspections in an effort to curb the spread of dengue.
According to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), mosquito breeding sites were identified in 24 percent of the public premises inspected during the first two days of the programme.
Officials stated that more than 50,000 premises located in high-risk areas were inspected over the past two days, including public institutions, schools, religious sites, construction locations, and residential properties.
Inspection and awareness activities are scheduled to continue today as part of the final phase of the national programme.
Meanwhile, Sri Lanka has reported 37,654 dengue cases so far this year, highlighting the continued public health challenge posed by the disease.
Health authorities have once again urged the public to take responsibility for eliminating mosquito breeding sites in their surroundings and to actively support national efforts to prevent the spread of dengue fever.
Officials stress that community participation remains one of the most effective measures in controlling dengue transmission and reducing the number of infections nationwide.
