(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Health Minister Rajitha Senarathne stated that his Ministry has taken all steps in preventing possible health problems after the collapse of Meethotamulla garbage dump.
He stressed that there is a possibility of spreading dengue and influenza in the garbage dump area.
Minister further added, the disaster took place when Government is preparing a special plan to the treatment of garbage in an around Colombo.
He made these remarks joining the ‘Subarathi’ programme of the SLBC this morning (18).