Srilanka, June 1 -- There has been a noticeable rise in illnesses such as dengue, chikungunya, and influenza among children in recent weeks, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera said

He told the Daily Mirror that the recent adverse weather conditions have contributed significantly to the rise in mosquito-borne diseases such as dengue and chikungunya.

He requested the public to take proactive measures to destroy mosquito breeding grounds in and around their homes to curb the spread.

"Children showing symptoms of dengue and chikungunya have already been admitted to the hospital," Dr. Perera said, adding that while dengue can be fatal, chikungunya often leaves patients suffering from prolonged joint pain...