General30 June 2026

Special dengue operations unit established

The Ministry of Health established a special operations unit to manage dengue-related information and facilitate the immediate reporting of complaints regarding the spread of the disease.


This initiative introduces a dedicated hotline to ensure public access to information and a platform for lodging concerns. Members of the public can connect directly with the operations unit by dialling 011 – 7966366. Authorities emphasize that public awareness regarding this contact number remains essential to the success of this dengue control programme.

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