India donates Malathion to boost Sri Lanka’s dengue response
COLOMBO – India on Tuesday (4) handed over 500 litres of Technical Malathion to Sri Lanka to support the country’s efforts to combat the ongoing dengue outbreak.
The consignment was formally handed over by Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha to Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr Nalinda Jayatissa.
The donation was made by the Government of India in response to a request from the Sri Lankan government and was supplied by Indian company UPL Limited. The shipment arrived in Colombo within two weeks of the request.
Sri Lanka has reported around 86,000 dengue cases so far in 2026, with the Western Province among the worst-affected regions. Health authorities said the Technical Malathion will support the large-scale fogging and spraying operations being undertaken to contain the spread of dengue.
Speaking at the handover, High Commissioner Jha reaffirmed India’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka in line with the priorities identified by the Sri Lankan government. He also thanked the Ministry of Health and other Sri Lankan authorities for their cooperation in facilitating the timely delivery of the consignment.
The Indian High Commission said the donation underscores the close people-to-people partnership between the two countries and reflects India’s continued commitment to supporting Sri Lanka under its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy.
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