Dengue cases and deaths reduced compared to previous years – Dr. Sita Arambepola

State Minister of Health, Dr. Sita Arambepola, announced that this year has seen a decrease in the number of dengue cases and mortality rates compared to previous years.

Highlighting the progress, she noted that while 64 dengue-prone areas were identified by January, the authorities have successfully managed to mitigate risks in two zones as of today.

These remarks were made by Dr. Sita Arambepola during her participation in a press briefing at the Presidential Media Centre yesterday (05), focusing on the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’.

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Additionally, in the preceding season, concerted efforts were made to raise awareness about dengue prevention. Gratitude is owed to health departments and media outlets for their significant contributions. Notably, compared to previous years, there has been a marked reduction in both dengue cases and fatalities.

In January, there were 64 identified dengue hotspots. Presently, efforts have successfully brought under control two of these regions. Initially, over a thousand cases were reported, a number that has dwindled to 200 today. Climate conditions have undoubtedly played a role in this trajectory.

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