Tag: Zoonoses
Increase in dengue in Northern and Eastern provinces
The spread of Dengue in the Northern and Eastern provinces is expected to rise considering the upcoming Northeast monsoon, The National Dengue Control Unit said. An…
Containing dengue: The deaths belie claims of success
Every day when you look at the TV scroll around 6:00pm, you will see a news ticker displaying the number of people who died from…
Sri Lanka Investigating Risk of Nipah Virus from Food Imports
Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera says that a full investigation is being conducted on the risk of Nipah virus entering Sri Lanka via imports of food…
Nipah Virus Detected In 39-Year-Old Man, Total 6 Cases In Kerala Now
Nipah virus: There are no vaccines to prevent or cure the infection. (file) New Delhi: A 39-year-old man in Kerala’s Kozhikode district, who had sought…
Nipah Virus 2 Deaths In Kerala Due To Nipah Virus, Centre Sends Team For Assistance
Nipah Virus: The first death took place on August 30 and the second death on Monday. (Representational) New Delhi: Two people have died due to…
Dengue on the rise; over 62,000 cases this year
Over 62,000 cases of Dengue have been reported so far in 2023. Accordingly, the total of number of Dengue cases now stands at 62,029. Majority…
Number of dengue related deaths in Sri Lanka up to 38
COLOMBO (News 1st); The number of dengue related deaths reported in Sri Lanka has increased to 38. 1,149 dengue cases have been reported during the…
Island wide three-day Dengue Control Program from today
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The National Dengue Control Units is set to launch an islandwide Dengue Control Program. Its Director Dr. Nalin Ariyaratne says that the…
Dengue control programs to commence on Thursday
COLOMBO(News 1st): The National Dengue Control Unit of the Ministry of Health says that the Dengue control programs will commence island-wide from Thursday(13). Its Director…
Dengue-related deaths reach 32 as cases surge in the country
COLOMBO (News 1st) – The number of deaths attributed to Dengue in the country has risen to 32. The National Dengue Control Unit reported a…
