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In a more concerted move to eradicate ever increasing dengue, the cabinet has given nod to carry out a surveillance project by the Government Epidemiology Unit (GEU) supporting healthcare systems, capacity building and to develop an early warning system for dengue in the country.

Cabinet spokesman, Information and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella told the weekly cabinet news briefing that the four year project is being funded by the EC.

It has been reported that one third of the population living in the tropical and subtropical parts of the world is at risk of the dengue virus. Due to the increasing spread of dengue in the world the European Commission has decided to provide funding support to set up a multi-country project in the developing countries to control dengue.

Accordingly the GEU of the Ministry of Health has been chosen to conduct the main surveillance component of this project. The project will be implemented in Sri Lanka, he said.

A sum equivalent to 1.1 million Euros (around Rs.220 million) will be received over the next four years to conduct this project. The cabinet proposal was submitted by Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena. (Sandun A. Jayasekera)


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  • AMG Friday, 20 January 2012 05:32 AM

    Please help to control sexual abuse !

    Beddagana Citizen Friday, 20 January 2012 07:39 AM

    Yesterday I went to Kotte Municipal council to inquire why they dont spray ( mosquito spray) in Beddagana PitaKotte. they told me they have stopped the programme until further notice..i hope they will re start the spraying as soon as possible

    Ganga Friday, 20 January 2012 07:41 AM

    have to make sure to money is used in a proper way

    buffaloa citizen Friday, 20 January 2012 08:12 AM

    You also a dengue to the nation.

    citizen1 Friday, 20 January 2012 08:20 AM

    ...which is equally rampant.

    Imran Hussein Friday, 20 January 2012 08:43 AM

    Help from him? lol


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