People’s attitude key to dengue eradication: Expert

Dr Kapila Kannangara, Director, National Dengue Control Unit, called on Sri Lankans and the authorities combating dengue to develop a better attitude since the responsibility lies with them in keeping the environment clean.

- By PRANAVESH SIVAKUMAR

Speaking at the Launch GlobalFirst Simplified Early Action Protocol for Dengue Prevention, Dr Kannangara explained, “What we need is attitudinal change in people, because, for instance, the environment as the breeding site for dengue has to be clean and changed. Cleanliness is the responsibility of the community and some from the authority handling the subject’.

“As you know, the local government is not doing the job properly due to various reasons - ignorance, other priorities, and treating it lightly. These days it's empathetic’, he added.