Security Force Headquarters-West (SFHQ-West) at the request of Health Ministry, under the directions of Ministry of Defence and Army Headquarters, conducted a Dengue Prevention Program in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts on Wednesday (29) and Thursday (30).
More than 230 troops serving 14 Division and 142 Brigade participated in the project which was closely monitored by Major General U.A.B. Medawela, Commander, SFHQ - West.
The project was expected to prevent the spread of epidemic from the vulnerable areas as projected by respective officers of District Medical Offices.