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Thiranjala Weerasinghe sj.- One Island Two Nations
?????????????????????????????????????????????????Sunday, August 27, 2017
Study done on accelaration of dengue
Western Province reported 22,186 dengue cases with 17,228 from Gampaha District and
5,616 from Kalutara District adding to the total figure. 3,255 dengue cases were reported from Jaffna, 4,135 from Batticaloa, 4,415 from Trinco, 5,943 from Kurunegala and 6,081 fromRatnapura
5,616 from Kalutara District adding to the total figure. 3,255 dengue cases were reported from Jaffna, 4,135 from Batticaloa, 4,415 from Trinco, 5,943 from Kurunegala and 6,081 fromRatnapura
Out of around100,000 dengue cases reported so far this year
there were close to 300 deaths
The Ministry of Health has pointed out that the number of dengue cases
identified so far this year has doubled when compared to the total
number of dengue cases reported last year. Sri Lanka is at present
facing an unprecedented outbreak of dengue fever. Out of around100,000
dengue cases reported so far this year there were close to 300 deaths.
Aid groups warn that the huge number of dengue cases has an overwhelming
effect on the island’s medical system.
According to statistics from the Ministry of Health’s Epidemiology Unit
105,153 dengue fever cases have been reported across Sri Lanka up to
July 24 this year. That is almost double the total number of cases
reported in 2016, where the number of patients were 55,150. A total of
296 people have died from the mosquito-borne epidemic so far. The above
statistics were included in the report made made by the Ministry of
Health to highlight the accelerating dengue menace. Most of the dengue
cases have been identified from the Western Province. Ministry of
Health statistics reveal that Colombo District in the Western Province
reported 22,186 dengue cases with 17,228 from Gampaha District and 5,616
from Kalutara District adding to the total figure. 3,255 dengue cases
were reported from Jaffna, 4,135 from Batticaloa, 4,415 from Trinco,
5,943 from Kurunegala and 6,081 from Ratnapura highlight other districts
where the dengue menace is prominent.
A discussion and the training session on Dengue
The above study highlights the efforts needed to eradicate the Dengue
menace in future in area like the Paddiruppu region. By investigating
the preventive measures taken to control dengue, an initiative was taken
by Dr. Sugunan of Base Hospital, Kaluwanchikuddy in collaboration with
The University of Georgia on 22.07.2017. This study has been implemented
by Prof. Wikrama from the University of Georgia. The discussion and the
training sessions are inaugurated by S.Thanigaseelan, Asst Director,
NHRDC at Base Hospital, Kaluwanchikuddy with the help of hospital
staffers. Prof.Wikrama, Prof.Thulitha, S.Saranya, a lecturer from
Eastern University of Sri Lanka and nurses were present at this
occasion.
The purpose of this study is to identify the factors which cause dengue in the villages located in the Paddiruppu area.