The Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka has raised concerns that the ongoing floods across several regions could lead to a surge in infectious diseases in the near future. According to Union Secretary Chamil Muthukuda, health authorities are closely monitoring the heightened risk of dengue, chikungunya, and leptospirosis spreading among affected communities.
Muthukuda explained that the recent disaster has created conditions favourable for the rapid transmission of several communicable illnesses. He also noted that the situation has disrupted routine medical care for many individuals suffering from non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and cancer, as some patients have lost access to their regular medication due to the floods.
Given these challenges, he stressed that the health sector is placing increased focus on both preventing disease outbreaks and ensuring treatment continuity for vulnerable patients.
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