According to sources, more than 40,000 dengue patients have been reported during the first four months of this year.

 
As the South-West monsoon has become active in the country, there are spells of rain as well as sunshine, which is a good condition for the breeding of Dengue Larvae.

The Minister has instructed the DG to act immediately and also declare a Dengue control day this month as well. In addition, the minister has advised the DG to inform the fisher folk through the Fisheries Inspectors and to get their support to clean the beaches as well as the harbors.