Issuing a special notice, Dr. Gunawardena said the request was made in view of contagious diseases currently spreading in several parts of the island.
Health authorities warned that cold drink dansals carry a higher risk of spreading water-borne illnesses if proper hygiene and food safety practices are not maintained.
Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health and Mass Media has introduced several contact numbers for organisers requiring assistance in coordinating with the relevant Medical Officer of Health (MOH), MOH offices and Public Health Inspectors.
For matters related to the Colombo Municipal Council area, organisers can contact Chief Public Health Inspector T.H.V.C. Mr. Vithanage on 0776697674.
For other areas, Assistant Director of the Central Food Control Unit of the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, Mr. K.K.L. Jayalal, can be contacted on 0779191010.
For additional coordination matters, Health Education Officer Janaka Suneth Bandara of the Information and Publicity Division can be reached on 0714327387.
The Ministry also noted that government offices are open from 8.30 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. on working days, while the Information and Publicity Division can be contacted via 0112670182 for inquiries and coordination support.
