02/07/2024 16:03 (UTC)

Increase in dengue fever cases in Sri Lanka

Colombo (Sri Lanka), Jul 2 (EFE/EPA) - More than 28,000 people contracted dengue fever in 2024 as of June, according to the National Dengue Control Unit, and, 37% of the cases were detected in the Western province. Recent heavy rainfall in several parts of Sri Lanka has prompted health authorities to urge people to keep their surroundings clean and eliminate mosquito breeding sites.

CAMERA: CHAMILA KARUNARANTHNE

FOOTAGE OF THE STREETS OF COLOMBO AND SRI LANKA PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTORS TESTING SAMPLES OF STAGNANT WATER FOR POSSIBLE BREEDING SITES OF DENGUE MOSQUITOES AT A CONSTRUCTION SITE IN COLOMBO.

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Date: 02/07/2024 15:55 (UTC)
Credit: EFE
Source: EPA
Topic: Health » Disease
Type: Rough cut
Duration: 165 seconds
Reference: 55014039557
Relevance: Normal