Colombo, Jan. 06 (Daily Mirror)- The Health Ministry has introduced a hotline number for people to contact on matters related to the prevention and control of the dengue epidemic.

Director of the National Dengue Control Unit Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said members of the public can contact the hotline number 011-7966 366 set up at the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division of the Health Ministry from 8.00 am to 8.00 pm from today (6) to inquire about dengue fever or inform of mosquito breeding places.

The hotline is open all seven days including on Sundays and Public Holidays.