Keep state institutions, public places free from Dengue breeding sites

Nadira Gunatilleke

All mosquito breeding sites in state institutions and public places should be cleaned to ensure the safety of staff at these places, Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena said.

He said it is useless keeping homes clean, if there are mosquito breeding sites in state institutions and public places.

Minister Sirisena expressed these views after inspecting the Udahamulla Bus Depot which has discarded material and waste. Minister Sirisena said unwanted and discarded material and waste can be removed with the assistance of state or private institutions which have facilities and equipment for such tasks.

Meanwhile, a Health Ministry spokesman said the National Mosquito Control Week will be held until July 7. The National Mosquito Control Week began on July 1. It is compulsory for state ministries in Presidential Task Force on dengue control to take part in this National Mosquito Control Week . All state institution buildings and surroundings have to be kept clean to ensure there are no mosquito breeding sites inside the buildings and surroundings.

After completing the National Dengue Control Week, all ministries should declare their own Mosquito Control Week to clean all state institutions such as departments, corporations and authorities under their purview, the spokesman said.