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Officials warn of Malaria spread in Jaffna
Written by Zulfick Farzan 17 Feb, 2022 | 9:07 am
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Health stated that the risk of Malaria spread has increased in the Jaffna district.
The Director of the Malaria Control Unit, Dr. Prasad Ranaweera said that 4 malaria patients have been reported from the Jaffna District within 4 weeks.
Speaking to News 1st, Dr. Ranaweera said in a small country like Sri Lanka, the risk of Malaria in just one district means, the entire country is at risk.
He said SIX Malaria patients have been detected in the country so far this, adding that all are imported cases among those who arrived from African countries...
Officials warn of Malaria spread in Jaffna
Written by Zulfick Farzan 17 Feb, 2022 | 9:07 am
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Ministry of Health stated that the risk of Malaria spread has increased in the Jaffna district.
The Director of the Malaria Control Unit, Dr. Prasad Ranaweera said that 4 malaria patients have been reported from the Jaffna District within 4 weeks.
Speaking to News 1st, Dr. Ranaweera said in a small country like Sri Lanka, the risk of Malaria in just one district means, the entire country is at risk.
He said SIX Malaria patients have been detected in the country so far this, adding that all are imported cases among those who arrived from African countries...
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