83Dr. Sita Arambepola, the State Minister of Well being, introduced that this yr has seen a lower within the variety of dengue instances and mortality charges in comparison with earlier years.
Highlighting the progress, she famous that whereas 64 dengue-prone areas have been recognized by January, the authorities have efficiently managed to mitigate dangers in two zones as of in the present day.
These remarks have been made by Dr. Sita Arambepola throughout her participation in a press briefing on the Presidential Media Heart in the present day (05), specializing in the theme ‘Collective Path to a Steady Nation’.
Expressing her views additional Dr. Arambepola stated;
Yearly, accidents stemming from the unsafe dealing with of fireworks mar the festive season. Thus, a plea is made for vigilance and warning with family members throughout this New 12 months interval.
Moreover, within the previous season, concerted efforts have been made to lift consciousness about dengue prevention. Gratitude is owed to well being departments and media retailers for his or her vital contributions. Notably, in comparison with earlier years, there was a marked discount in each dengue instances and fatalities.
In January, there have been 64 recognized dengue hotspots. Presently, efforts have efficiently introduced beneath management two of those areas. Initially, over a thousand instances have been reported, a quantity that has dwindled to 200 in the present day. Local weather circumstances have undoubtedly performed a task on this trajectory.
From January to this point, 20,365 dengue instances have been documented, with 7,289 originating from the Western Province alone. The unlucky toll stands at solely eight deaths within the yr 2024.
Furthermore, a proactive program is at the moment underway to preempt potential epidemic situations. Its efficacy in averting such crises can’t be overstated.
