India has extended support to Sri Lanka’s dengue control efforts by providing 500 litres of Technical Malathion. Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha handed over the assistance to Health Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa in Colombo. The aid comes as dengue cases decline but hospitals continue to face pressure due to overcrowded wards.
Colombo, Aug 4: Reaffirming India's support to Sri Lanka in its ongoing efforts to control the spread of dengue, High Commissioner Santosh Jha handed over 500 litres of Technical Malathion to the island nation's Health Minister, Nalinda Jayatissa, on Tuesday.
"India stands with Sri Lanka in its fight against dengue. Glad to hand over 500 litres of Technical Malathion to Hon. Minister of Health, Dr Nalinda Jayatissa, as a gift from the Government and people of India to support ongoing dengue control efforts in Sri Lanka," Jha posted on X.
India extended support to Sri Lanka as the dengue treatment wards in hospitals across the country remain overcrowded despite a drop in the number of daily cases.
Hospitals remain under pressure
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