June 23, LNW(Colombo): A total of 538 Grama Niladhari (GN) divisions in 14 districts have been identified as high-risk dengue zones, prompting authorities to intensify prevention and control measures to contain the spread of the disease.
According to the Government Information Department, the Western Province has recorded the highest number of high-risk areas, particularly in the Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts. Several GN divisions in Galle, Hambantota, Matara, Kandy, Matale, Ratnapura, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Puttalam, Badulla and Batticaloa have also been included in the high-risk list.
Health authorities said enhanced surveillance and dengue control activities will be carried out in the identified areas. The public has been urged to eliminate mosquito breeding sites in and around their homes and workplaces and to cooperate with inspection teams conducting dengue prevention programmes.