BoC helps in dengue eradication program

The Bank of Ceylon (BoC) took a lead role in the dengue prevention awareness campaign conducted at schools island wide on Saturday.

The epidemic has re-emerged in most parts of the country causing a number of tragic incidents. One of the potential causes for this resurgence is the clutter and untidiness of the environment, caused through a negligent attitude.

This is the second consecutive year that the Bank of Ceylon took part in initiatives of this nature as proper education and surveillance is essential to keep the public continuously alert on this resurgence.

Over 600 branches of the bank organised dengue prevention shramadana campaign in selected schools covering all districts.

Each campaign was organised by BoC branch members with the parents of the schoolchildren, police, Public Health Inspectors, and officials of local authorities. The aim was to destroy mosquito breeding grounds in each of the selected schools.

Dengue prevention posters were displayed at schools and public places to create further awareness of the epidemic.

The BoC Ran Kekulu children's savings account covers medical insurance coverage for 10 critical illnesses including dengue. The insurance scheme pays Rs. 600 per day up to 30 days at a government hospital or provides cover for medical bills up to a maximum of Rs.100,000 at a private hospital. This is a task in which all stakeholders in society should actively participate to eradicate this plague from the country, a bank spokesman said.