Colombo, April 22 -- The Health Minister and the government remain inactive despite diseases such as Chikungunya and Dengue spreading in the city of Colombo and the rest of the country, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday

"Diseases such Chikungunya and Dengue are spreading, and neither the Minister of Health nor the government is doing anything about it. They are silent about it despite hundreds are seeking hospital treatment, Mr. Wijewardene told a press conference.

"I would request all UNP candidates at the local government elections to focus on this matter, especially once they are elected," he said.

He also said, "The government should have taken timely action and should have sent its delegates to the USA to engage t...