Srilanka, Aug. 5 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has stated that a planned and targeted national programme should be implemented with the aim of eradicating dengue within the next two years.



The Minister made these remarks during a special discussion held at the Colombo National Hospital today (05) to review the current dengue situation in high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions and strengthen mosquito control programmes.



The discussion focused on identifying shortcomings in previous dengue control efforts, recognising high-risk areas, conducting joint mosquito control operations, expanding technical support, strengthening treatment services and reducing dengue-related deaths.



Minister J...