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Initiation of Mobile Vector Surveillance Unit (MVSU) & Vector surveillance Field surveys and selection of sandfly trapping locations were started at the Madawachchiya MOH area.

Figure 1: Sandfly Surveillance site at the GND 66, in the Madawachchiya PHI area

Figure 2: Sandfly Surveillance site at the GND 69 , in the Madawachchiya PHI area

We also appreciate the support in sandfly trapping site selection of Dr.Sagara (MOH), Mr.Ashoka (PHI) and staff in the Madawachchiya MOH.

We also thank our volunteers for all their support in fieldwork activities.

A study site at GND 70, Madawachchiya PHI area


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Leishmaniasisis a neglected tropical parasitic diseases in the world and is spread by the bite of sand flies. 78% of people living in the Madawachchiya area in Sri Lanka are bitten by sand flies. Many remote areas have a higher burden of leishmaniasis, despite being far away from clinical and public health services. Our research will evaluate the efficacy of a comprehensive public health intervention based out of a mobile vector clinic on reducing leishmaniasis breeding environmentand disease.

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