42,903 Potential Dengue Mosquito Breeding Sites Found in 13 Districts

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Dengue Control Unit states that 42,903 potential mosquito breeding sites have been identified across 13 districts.

This information was uncovered during a series of programmes conducted under the Mosquito Control Week that concluded yesterday.

Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Kapila Kannangara, stated that a special mosquito control programme will be implemented again during the final week of this month.

Elaborating on the initiative, Dr. Kannangara explained that the campaign was launched in response to rising mosquito density in order to protect the public before infections spread, noting that maximum public cooperation is essential to prevent dengue. He stated that over a five-day period, 631 Grama Niladhari divisions across 74 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas were inspected, covering a total of 148,894 premises.

Among the inspected locations, 42,903 potential breeding sites—accounting for 29.5% of the premises—were identified. Furthermore, he noted that 4,928 red notices were issued and fogging operations were carried out at 2,890 locations, 

He added that another similar programme is scheduled to be conducted toward the end of November or early December.