Dengue epidemic on downward trend

by Ananda KANNANGARA

The Health Ministry yesterday announced the elimination of the dengue epidemic countrywide to a greater extent and urged social service organisations, Local Government Authorities as well as general public to extend their co-operation further to make this program a success.

Health Minister Maithreepala Sirisena told the Sunday Observer that only 1,839 dengue patients have been reported during the first five months of this year, as a result of precautionary measures taken by relevant parties including the Dengue Task Force (DTF), appointed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

According to Ministry statistics only 49 deaths were reported during this period in comparison with highest number of deaths that were reported during the corresponding period last year.