Leptospirosis Risk Rises In 12 Districts
The risk of leptospirosis has increased in 12 districts.
The Epidemiology Unit said that Galle, Ratnapura, Kalutara, Kegalle, Kurunegala, Matara, Hambantota, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Badulla, Gampaha, and Monaragala have been identified as high-risk areas for the spread of leptospirosis.
With the start of farming activities for the Maha season, the risk of leptospirosis spreading is expected to rise further.
A national steering committee has been appointed to control the situation.
Epidemiologist Dr. Thushani Dabarera from the Epidemiology Unit said that nearly 8,000 leptospirosis cases were reported during the past year.
The Epidemiology Unit advised those engaged in farming to obtain antibiotics from public health inspectors or Medical Officer of Health offices to protect themselves from leptospirosis.
Local News
696 Suspects Arrested in Island-Wide Special Police Operation
11 October 2025
Ex-Presidents Seek Return Of Bulletproof Cars
11 October 2025
Wimal Summoned Again by Tangalle Crimes Division
11 October 2025
Leptospirosis Risk Rises In 12 Districts
11 October 2025
Train Services Disrupted On Puttalam Line
11 October 2025
Trending News
SIMs to be deactivated on unregistered new mobile devices from tomorrow
30 September 2020
Popular actress Sureni Senarath passes away
26 May 2021
CSE ASPI touch all-time high of 10,037.61
27 October 2021
