Australia-SL cooperation to fight dengue

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Under an Australian government sponsored program Professor Scott Ritchie from James Cook University of Australia, joined the National Dengue Control Unit of Sri Lanka to conduct a workshop on Mosquito Control Strategies, on 16 May. Professor Ritchie later joined a field visit to the Colombo East Municipal Council office of the Public Health Department to speak with public health inspectors carrying out dengue surveillance and control activities.

Professor Scott Ritchie of James Cook University, Australia making his presentation, “ Dengue, Chikungunya, Zika: Can Mosquito control strategies conquer new foes?” at the workshop supported by the Australian High Commission, conducted at the National Dengue Control Unit of Sri Lanka, Colombo on 16 May

Professor Scott Ritchie of James Cook University, Australia took part in a field visit to the Colombo East Municipal Council office of the Public Health Department to speak with public health inspectors carrying out dengue surveillance and control activities, 16 May

Discussion between Professor Scott Richie of James Cook University, Australia and Public Health Services Deputy Director General

Dr. Sarath Amunugama, Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) National Coordinator Dr Hasith Tissera and NDCU Director

Dr. A.M. Thowfeek