Public alerted to disease surge amidst heavy rainfall

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Colombo (LNW): The public is being alerted to the rising spread of three infectious diseases in the country, attributed to the current adverse weather conditions.

People are specifically being warned about the proliferation of eye conditions, diarrhoea, and respiratory illnesses, often accompanied by high fevers.

The public is encouraged to take all necessary precautions and maintain good personal health practices.

Upul Rohana, Chairman of the Public Health Inspectors’ Association, highlighted the crucial role of personal hygiene in combating these diseases, adding that a marked rise in dengue cases across the country, particularly as floodwaters recede from areas recently inundated due to heavy rainfall.

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