The majority of the Dengue Patients reported througout the Island this year are from Colombo District according to the Additional Secretary of the Health Ministry Dr.Palitha Mahipala.He said that 33 percent of the total number of Dengue Patients reported so far this year had reported from Colombo District.
Colombo District along with the Colombo City are among the 11 high risky zones identified as the Dengue prone areas Dr.Mahipala has stressed.
Addressing a Press Briefing held today at Family Health Bureau this morning He also said that the Presidential Task Force on Dengue Prevention has declared a "National Anti Mosquito Week" between 20th to 26th of June and during that week Po;ice along with tri forces will accompany the Health Officials who are conducting inspections on Dengue Mosquito Breeding Places throughout the island.