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Viral meningitis cases reported among schoolchildren in several areas
Chief Epidemiologist Dr Palitha Karunapema says cases of viral meningitis have been reported among schoolchildren in several parts of the
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According to him, around 28 cases have been reported from Diyatalawa, 13 from Welimada and 25 from Rikillagaskada."This is a viral meningitis condition and the Epidemiology Unit together with provincial health authorities have already carried out the necessary investigations and response measures," he said.
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People
- Palitha Karunapema2
- Vesak2
- Karunapema
- Deniyaya
Organisations
- Diyatalawa2
- Epidemiology
Places
- Rikillagaskada2
- Welimada2
- Meningitis
- Deniyaya
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- epidemiologist
- schoolchildren
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- spreading
- reported
- students
- disease
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