COLOMBO (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - High temperatures and unseasonal rains have combined to effectively scuttle Sri Lanka's efforts to curb dengue, experts say. The island is facing yet another ...

Srilanka, May 26 -- With the arrival of the southwest monsoon, health authorities have warned of a potential rise in dengue cases. In response, the Ministry of Health and Mass Media, under the ...

Examining the effect of environmental and social factors on populations exposed to vector-borne diseases is critical to prepare for future outbreaks. While extensive studies have been conducted on the ...

Srilanka, April 22 -- Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors Association Secretary Chamil Muthukuda said yesterday (21) that there is an increase in the incidence of chikungunya in the country. He stated ...