Prevention is better than Cure

The Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry has warned that the number of dengue cases is expected to rise in the coming months with the onset of rains while the number of dengue cases reported this year has risen to 14,284 and the number of deaths to 85.

A presidential task force has been set up to control the dengue menace and it has the authority to fine those found guilty of violating the Mosquito Breeding Control Act of 2009. The task force has identified dengue high risk zones in the country and among them are Kandy and Kundasale. 

In line with the guidelines from relevant authorities, Mr. Lalith Wijesingha, the President of HOA initiated the “Control the Breeding of Dengue Mosquitoes” project within Victoria Range in May 2010. Mr. Cassim Nazar, Mr. Joe Fernando, Mr. Carupiah Soundararaj, Mrs. Asoka Pilapitiya and Mr. Kumara Badhuge have volunteered their service for the activities.

 
On 5 June 2010, the Project Team with the Nivasie Services held a seminar on “Dengue Prevention” for the gardeners, caretakers and the maintenance staff in Victoria Range. Dr. A. A. Chandrajayantha, MOH, Digana presented the seminar to an audience of over 30 men and women. Mr. A. D. Bandara, Public Health Inspector, Mr. Kularathne, Site Manager, Victoria Range,  Mr. Nazar, Mr. Soundararaj, Mrs. Piliapitiya and Dr. Ajith Walisundara also participated in the event.

The Recorded Presentation

Dengue Prevention Seminar Part 1 of 8, We are in the Danger Zone

Dengue Prevention Seminar Part 2 of 8, Dengue the Killer Disease

Dengue Prevention Seminar Part 3 of 8, The Dengue Mosquito

Dengue Prevention Seminar Part 4 of 8, Prevent Mosquito Breeding

Dengue Prevention Seminar Part 5 of 8, Prevent Mosquito Breeding (cont.)

Dengue Prevention Seminar Part 6 of 8, Prevent Mosquito Breeding (cont.)

Dengue Prevention Seminar Part 7 of 8, You can be prosecuted

Dengue Prevention Seminar Part 8 of 8, Q & A