January 08, Colombo (LNW): Amidst a surge in daily dengue cases, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) revealed an inventive approach: the introduction of Wolbachia-infected mosquitoes into high-risk areas of Colombo. This experimental strategy aims to assess the potential of reducing mosquito populations and, consequently, curtailing the spread of dengue.
Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, Director of the NDCU, emphasized the urgency of the situation, with daily dengue cases escalating to a concerning 300.
