Sri Lanka issues new guidelines to curb dengue, Chikungunya in schools
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's Ministry of Education has issued instructions to prevent the spread of dengue and Chikungunya in schools across the country, local media reported on Sunday (June 8).
According to the new instructions, school principals could face legal action if mosquito breeding sites are found on school premises during inspections.
The ministry said that each school must develop and implement its programme to eliminate mosquito breeding sites while continuing educational activities without disruption.
The ministry has sent notices to principals of all public and government-approved private schools, heads of religious schools, deans of national colleges of education, and heads of other educational institutions and provincial offices to inform them about the new measures.
The ministry said there would be periodic inspections of schools.
Dengue and Chikungunya cases are on the rise in Sri Lanka. - Xinhua
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