Mosquito control program begins tomorrow in 16 districts

COLOMBO (News 1st) - A mosquito control program covering 16 districts is set to commence tomorrow (30).

According to the National Dengue Control Unit, the program will be in continue until the 5th of July. 

A total of 28,752 dengue cases have been reported islandwide so far this year. 

The highest number of cases were recorded from the Western Province.

Sixteen dengue-related deaths have been reported so far this year.