Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has warned that if the number of dengue patients continues to increase, the country’s hospital system could struggle to cope.
He made these remarks while attending the Beruwala Divisional Coordination Committee meeting.
The Minister stressed that public and institutional responsibility is crucial in controlling the spread of dengue, noting that maintaining cleanliness in homes, government institutions, and other places is essential to prevent mosquito breeding.
He further stated that the increase in the number of dengue patients could put severe pressure on the health system.
Speaking further, he said, “No matter what we do in the long term, the only short-term solution to controlling the increase in dengue patients is to destroy mosquito breeding grounds. All we have to do is keep our surroundings clean. If more patients start being reported than this, our hospital system will not be able to handle it. That is what happens when a problem like this continues. If that happens, patient care will collapse. This can still be controlled.”
