Colombo, Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Ministry of Defence and Urban Development issued the following news release:
The Sri Lanka Navy has actively joined the nationwide dengue prevention campaign by conducting special cleaning programmes across the island.
In addition to the operations carried out by the Ministry of Health, the Navy has launched these special cleaning programmes as part of the coordinated dengue prevention campaign initiated by the Tri-Forces on the morning of 04 July. Accordingly, Naval Commands have implemented these programmes across their respective Areas of Responsibility (AORs).
Accordingly, naval personnel representing the Western Naval Command (Colombo), Northern Naval Command (Kankasanthurai), Southern Naval Command (Galle), North Western Naval Command (Kalpitiya) and North Central Naval Command (Talaimannar) conducted community-based dengue prevention programmes within their respective areas of responsibility.
Particular attention was given to reducing the risk of dengue transmission by identifying and eliminating potential mosquito breeding sites. Naval personnel removed stagnant water collection points and cleared mosquito breeding grounds in public areas, including along main roads, within residential premises, schools and public marketplaces. In addition, they cleaned blocked drainage systems, rooftops and surrounding public spaces, contributing to a cleaner environment and reinforcing ongoing national efforts to curb the spread of dengue.
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