Sri Lanka Tourism Says Dengue Successfully Under Control – Battling the Mosquito Menace

According to a recent article published on Daily FT, the Sri Lanka Tourism Board has stated that the dengue epidemic which caused distress among the citizens for the past few months has been successfully controlled; this was due to the steps taken by the relevant authorities of the government along with the admirable public effort. The Ministry of Health declared that according to statistics, the total number of reported cases have reduced by 35-40% since mid-July. This information is expected to put the minds of travellers visiting the island at ease. The tourism industry plays a major role in the country’s economy with tourists in search of the best hotels in Sri Lanka having many options to choose from including in the commercial capital where you will find options such as Colombo Courtyard. According to the findings, most cases have been reported from the Western Province compared to the suburban areas. Regulated campaigns were carried out by the Ministry of Health to educate and destroy the habitats of the mosquitoes among other preventative steps to control the spreading of the disease.