Dengue update
During the last 3 months of the year 2014, 7205 suspected dengue cases have been reported to the Epidemiology Unit from all over the island.
Approximately 57.66% of dengue cases were reported from the Western province. The highest numbers of dengue cases were reported during the second week of January.
This situation warrants regular removal of possible mosquito breeding sites from the environment. It is also important to seek medical attention in the event of fever by day three of the illness.
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National Symposium on One Health approach for Zoonotic Disease Prevention was successfully held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall, Colombo on 8th February, 2014.
This event was organized by the College of Community Physicians of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health, Department of Animal Production and Health (DAPH) of the Ministry of Livestock and Rural Community Development and Massey University, New Zealand.
The chief guest for the occasion was Dr Palitha Mahipala, Director General of Health Services, Sri Lanka. Other senior government officials included Dr Sarath Amunugama - Deputy Director General (PHS -1), Dr Paba Palihawadana - Chief Epidemiologist...
Routine H399 (Weekly Return of Communicable Diseases) based disease surveillance system has been the driving hub for Sri Lankan...
A report has been received on 22nd March 2011 by the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health from the Regional Epidemiologist...
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