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Mannar Troops Do their Part in Dengue Eradication

Troops based in Wanni have come forward to perform their share of responsibility in connection with the ongoing island-wide Dengue eradication programme. 

Under the guidance of Major General D.G.H.K Gunaratne, Commander, Security Forces, Wanni, the programme started off in Mannar area along with the troops commanded by Brigadier M.A.M Dias, Area Commander, Mannar. 

Mannar area recorded an increase in Dengue deaths and the infected in the past few weeks   and this prompted health authorities to seek the support of troops for the task. Troops numbering over 100 joined the task and cleaned the Mannar Government Hospital, its surroundings, Mannar public cemetery and several other polluted areas during these 3 day community campaigns. The programme took place last week.