Mammoth Dengue Eradication Drive Launched in Biyagama
A mammoth Dengue eradication programme, launched this morning (26) covering 49 Grama Seva sectors of the Biyagama Divisional Secretariat areas, received the participatory support of 77 Army personnel of 6 Gemunu Watch, following a request made to the Commander of the Army by the Ministry of Defence.
Organized by the office of the Medical Officer of Health at Biyagama, more than 3000 personnel including Navy and Air Force personnel attended the cleaning programme which covered 2263 houses, 5 state agencies, 44 private establishments and 19 common places between 9.30 a.m. and 2.30 p.m.
The campaign inaugurated by Mr Ruwan Wijewardena, Hon State Minister of Defence was supported by many organizations in the state and private sector.
