The Ministry of Health has established a dedicated Dengue Operations Centre under the Disaster Preparedness and Response Division (DPRD) to address the growing threat of dengue across the country.
The move comes amid a significant increase in mosquito density and a rising trend in dengue cases, attributed to changing weather patterns.
As part of intensified efforts to control the spread of dengue, the Ministry has declared a special dengue control week from November 9 to 14, targeting 74 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions across 13 high-risk districts.
The newly established Operations Centre will oversee and monitor all activities carried out during the special control week, ensuring effective coordination and a rapid response to the situation.
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana has also convened a special meeting with relevant officials to discuss the necessary measures and strategies for the dengue control programme.
The initiative aims to strengthen communication, improve resource allocation and enhance the overall efficiency of dengue prevention and control activities.
