Massive anti-Dengue drive in North
The Northern Province has accelerated the dengue
mosquito eradicating campaign in the entire north. Around 98 confirmed
dengue cases were reported from the Northern Province in July. Northern
Province Governor Major General G.A. Chandrasiri said on the request of
the Government, a dengue mosquito eradicating campaign is being
considered. "A four day dengue eradicating campaign will be carried out
in all five districts in the Northern Province", he added.
He said the campaign will be conducted tomorrow and
day after tomorrow as well as on August 2 and 9.
A committee meeting was held with the Government
Agent, District Secretariats, G.S and Provincial Council members in the
entire Northern Province.
Governor Chandrasiri told the Daily News that the NPC
will start cleaning up schools, government institutions, houses,
commercial establishments, drainage system etc. People from all sectors
will participate during the dengue mosquito eradicating program.
The NPC has taken steps to provide all the needs and
resources for this purpose, he added.
He noted that nearly 98 confirmed dengue patients were
reported in the entire Northern Province in July. However, no death was
reported due to dengue fever.
Courtesy : Daily News | 
