A total of 6,268 premises with dengue mosquito larvae have been identified during the three-day national dengue prevention and control programme.

The programme, which began on June 8, was carried out across 72 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions in 14 districts.

According to health officials, out of 97,871 premises inspected, a total of 6,268 premises were found to have dengue mosquito larvae.

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), in a report issued today (11), stated that 25,626 premises, or 26.2% of the total inspected, were identified as high-risk locations where dengue mosquitoes could breed.

It further confirmed that dengue mosquito larvae were detected in 6.4% of the total inspected premises, amounting to 6,268 premises.

The report said the highest proportion of mosquito breeding sites was recorded in factories and construction sites, with larvae found in 32.9% of factory premises and 21.8% of construction sites inspected.

Meanwhile, mosquito larvae were detected in a total of 5,250 houses out of 89,417 residential premises inspected.

Authorities have taken steps to clean a total of 21,025 premises that were identified as breeding grounds for mosquitoes, while a total of 3,348 red notices containing legal instructions have been issued.

In addition, legal action has been taken against 2,401 premises owners for failing to comply with health directives.

The programme involved the Sri Lanka Tri-Forces, Police, Medical Officer of Health offices, NGOs, Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) and health staff, who carried out door-to-door inspections, identified dengue mosquito breeding sites, issued notices, and conducted fogging activities.

The NDCU urges the public to take responsibility for destroying mosquito breeding sites by keeping their homes and surrounding areas clean and not limited to special mosquito control programs.