Dengue Defense Deployed for Sri Lanka's A-Level Exams: Schools Prepped for Safe Testing

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) is taking proactive measures to safeguard students' health amidst ongoing dengue concerns before  the GCE A-Level examinations begins on January 4th, 2024.

The NDCU says a comprehensive anti-dengue program to ensure a safe and healthy testing environment for all.

NDCU officers will be deployed to meticulously inspect all examination centers, focusing on potential mosquito breeding areas like ponds, and drainage systems.

The Examination Department, in collaboration with the NDCU, has identified schools deemed at higher risk of dengue based on reported cases. 

Based on the identified risk levels, schools will be scheduled for thorough fumigation to effectively eliminate adult mosquitoes and further minimize the risk of dengue transmission during the exam period.