Monday, May 16, 2016

Public In Flooded Areas Should Be On Alert On Water Borne Diseases -Director General Of Health Services

The Director General Of Health Services Dr.Palitha Mahipala has today(16) advised public to be on alert on Water borne Diseases like Diarrhea ,Cholera and Hepatitis-A due to the flood situations  occurred in many districts of the country as a result of heavy showers currently prevailing in.

Public is advised to consume home made food and drinks these days without consuming  them from hotels and canteens and drink only boiled water  .When preparing green leaves should wash them thoroughly as they might contained germs Dr.Mahipala has stated.

Director General of Health Services has also stated public in flooded areas should maintain a good hygienic practices like washing hands before preparing foods ,before eating and after using toilets.

Due to the continuous heavy showers prevailing in the country since last Saturday many roads and areas have been flooded it has been reported.

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