Sri Lanka deploys military drones to fight worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade
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Sri Lanka is experiencing its worst dengue outbreak in nearly a decade, with 53 deaths and over 76,000 infections reported. The government has deployed military drones and personnel, including air force and police, to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding sites across homes, schools, and construction sites. The efforts aim to curb the spread of the mosquito-borne disease after monsoon rains. This outbreak underscores the ongoing public health challenge posed by dengue in tropical regions.
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53 deaths from dengue
The outbreak has resulted in 53 deaths and 76,044 infections.
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The outbreak has resulted in 53 deaths and 76,044 infections.
South China Morning Post- 53 deaths from dengue
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Loaded language removedSri Lanka’s public health services and hospitals are battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue in nearly a decade, and turning to the island nation’s armed forces to help curb the spread of the disease.
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The outbreak has resulted in 53 deaths and 76,044 infections.
South China Morning PostSri Lanka is battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue in nearly a decade.
South China Morning PostSri Lanka is using air force drones to track stagnating rooftop pools of water after monsoon rains.
South China Morning PostMilitary and police officers are inspecting homes, building sites and schools to stamp out mosquito-breeding sites.
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