Rapid vector control, personal protection key to curtail dengue
Stressing on preventive measures, Ministry of Health and the World Health Organization yesterday said increased awareness and action by people to rapidly eliminate mosquito breeding sites and protect against mosquito bite, are key to arresting further spread of dengue in the island nation.
“An intense and large scale response has been launched against dengue. Vector control campaigns are being scaled up and capacities of hospitals increased to detect and treat the affected pe