Dengue cases rise due to unplanned construction concerns: Deputy Minister

Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni said dengue cases have risen to around 2,300, with unplanned construction activities creating mosquito breeding...

Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni said dengue cases have risen to around 2,300, with unplanned construction activities creating mosquito breeding grounds. Speaking during a visit to Nawalapitiya District General Hospital, he also said hospital environments must be kept clean and that a CT scanner would be provided to the hospital by the end of next month.newswire +2

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