The National Disaster Relief Services Centre has urged the public to remain vigilant about the increased risk of infectious and vector-borne diseases as floodwaters and waterlogging begin to recede. Reiterating the heightened risk of infectious and vector-borne diseases as floodwaters recede, Assistant Secretary of the Centre, Jayatissa Munasinghe, said the health sector is already implementing necessary preventive measures. He further stated that each Divisional Secretariat has already been allocated Rs. 50 million to provide immediate relief to people affected by the disaster. Assistant Secretary Munasinghe made these remarks at a media briefing held today (01) at the Defence Headquarters. He…
Disaster Relief Centre warns of disease risk as floodwaters recede
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