A successful dengue eradication and environmental clean-up programme was implemented by the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha under the guidance of its Environment Committee, with active support from the PHINLA II Project.
As part of the initiative, Mr. Mahendran, a member of the PHINLA Resource Collectors (RCs) network, was invited by the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha to support the programme by collecting recyclable materials, particularly glass bottles and plastic waste, from identified locations within the area. Collection activities were carried out over two days, resulting in the recovery of a significant quantity of recyclable materials for proper recycling and disposal.
On 08 May 2026, Mr. Mahendran further extended his valuable support to the dengue prevention campaign conducted in collaboration with the Public Health Inspector (PHI) of the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) Office, the Health Supervisor of the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha, and the Sabha labour team.
This initiative was implemented under the PHINLA II Project, co-implemented by Janathakshan and World Vision Lanka, and co-funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and World Vision Germany.
The programme highlighted the importance of integrating resource collectors into community-level environmental and public health initiatives, while also promoting responsible waste management and recycling practices. By removing discarded containers and unmanaged waste that can collect stagnant water, the initiative directly contributed to reducing potential mosquito breeding grounds and strengthening community health and environmental safety.
The collaboration between local authorities, health officials, and resource collectors demonstrates the value of collective action in building cleaner, healthier, and more resilient communities.
Let us continue working together to prevent dengue and keep Wattala safe and sustainable.
