Health Ministry taking steps to increase facilities in hospitals

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Colombo, April 23 (Daily Mirror) - Amidst rise in Chikungunya cases in Sri Lanka, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday the Epidemiology Unit is on alert and the Health Ministry is making an intervention regarding the matter.

He told the weekly briefing to announce Cabinet decisions that spread of several viral diseases such as Dengue and Chikungunya are reported these days.

He said the Health Ministry has taken steps to increase facilities in some hospitals and assign additional staff to counter the spread of Chikungunya.

Dr. Jayatissa said it is reported that some staff members of the Ratnapura Hospital have been infected with the disease and that Director General of Health Services has taken steps to assign additional staff to the hospital.

Meanwhile, the Epidemiology Unit in its website advices to seek early medical attention if fever and joint pain occur, to rule out Dengue and receive appropriate care.

"Prevention is key; eliminate mosquito breeding sites, use repellents, wear long-sleeved clothing, and screen windows and doors. The public is adviced to seek early medical attention if fever and joint pain occur, to rule out Dengue and receive appropriate care. There is no specific treatment for Chikungunya, and recovery relies on rest, hydration, and symptom relief. Minimizing mosquito exposure during the first week of illness helps prevent further spread of the virus within the community" the website stated.

Comments - 9

Look out for some time travelers! Wednesday, 23 April 2025 07:00 AM

Will there be an exodus to Singapore seeking medicine by our defeated politicians and their side kicks, as in the past? We know names of these people who will apply for visa! They were in the habit of visiting Singapore even for cough syrup!

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Hope Clean Up the Country is working on this, especially areas where there is poor health facilities for people to visit for treatment and transport is either walking long distances to get to a Hospi Wednesday, 23 April 2025 07:09 AM

Previous govt's neglected the usual spraying of areas and or councils responsible have not done their job of regular spraying and advice to all living in disadvantaged areas to empty all containers and or coconut shells etc to avoid breeding of mosquitos. Hope the Health Minister ensures that spraying is done on a regular basis, especially in poor areas that have shanties and or water logged areas treated accordingly.

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Percy Wijenayake Wednesday, 23 April 2025 08:32 AM

Rather than increasing facilities in hospitals and more doctors we should promote prevention methods. The T. V. and schools are ideal. The children will in turn educate the adults. For example prevention of mosquito breeding, drainage and sanitation of the household, open rubbish dumps and traffic accidents. We had an ancient saying that 'health is wealth'

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Prof. K. Velautham Wednesday, 23 April 2025 08:39 AM

Unlike the previous health minister Kehliya, our present health minister is not sleeping or ordering extra expired medicines for cheaper rate and filling his pocket with commission. Nothing to worry, every action is taken by our Health Minister, never doubt.

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Russel Harmmer Wednesday, 23 April 2025 08:44 AM

Health Ministry is taking steps to control Chikungunya and nothing to panic. Since, we have a great doctor as our Health Minister, nothing to worry.

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Let's hope Wednesday, 23 April 2025 09:01 AM

How do we eliminate mosquito breeding sites when authorities keep allowing people to build houses too close to one another? In some areas, there are no proper ways to direct waste water into a drain. Drains are blocked all the time. People living in shanties, keep disposing garbage into nearby canals. Who's going to monitor these activities? As long as shanties and slums are there, it's only a dream to eliminate mosquitoes. I think after the country becoming Rich and Beautiful under this regime, we will be able to live without mosquitoes.

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JUK Wednesday, 23 April 2025 09:31 AM

The recent surge in Chikungunya and Dengue cases, including infections among hospital staff, is deeply alarming. While the Ministry’s steps to expand hospital facilities are appreciated, urgent and more comprehensive action is needed. Many are suffering with severe symptoms, often worse than during the peak of COVID-19. Families are being burdened with prolonged fever, excruciating joint pain, and long-lasting after-effects, which significantly disrupt daily life and economic stability. This is a growing public health emergency and must be treated with the same level of seriousness and national coordination. I urge the Ministry to lead immediate efforts, including: Large-scale fogging in affected areas Clearing of stagnant water and garbage Empowering local authorities with resources and accountability Delays will only increase suffering and strain on the health system. We know the cause and the enemy; let us act now to eliminate it.

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N-O-M-A-L Roja-Pukkasa Wednesday, 23 April 2025 11:45 AM

Must inform Lal Kantha to take a census of the increasing mosquitoes in SriLanka as he is an expert on census and completed his monkey census successfully.

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P Kunchithapathan Wednesday, 23 April 2025 01:32 PM

Thank you for all the politicians of the past and the present for making our country a SICKLY NATION for the medical mafia to thrive. Captain of the mafia is none other than Kehliya Rambukwela the former minister of health and their spokesman. Therefore past government never wanted to convict him but to protect and safeguard him. At last his case is going to be heard soon.

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