Mosquito control week launched:

Legal action against dengue breeders in Nugegoda

Nadira Gunatilleke

The National Mosquito Control Week was launched by Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena from Nugegoda yesterday. The Presidential Task Force set up to control dengue, armed forces, the police, Civil Defence Committees and health authorities will carry out mosquito control activities during the week.

Legal action was taken against mosquito breeders in and around Nugegoda after the launching ceremony.

Minister Sirisena stressed that stern action will be taken against persons who obstruct health officials. The week will end on June 26. Mosquito control activities will be carried out in 305 MOH areas.

Addressing the launching ceremony, Minister Sirisena pointed out that the success of mosquito control depends on public and media cooperation. “The Health Ministry cannot do it alone. A health staffer was attacked in Dehiwela recently and similar incidents have been reported from many parts of the country.

The public should assist the health staff to carry out mosquito control activities because they are trying to save people’s lives,” the minister added.