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For a long time, Sri Lanka was a leader in the region in two key areas – public health and civic conservancy. But over the last year, the country is facing a major challenge in both, the most visible manifestation being the recent dengue epidemic that has claimed over 200 lives.to read more : http://www.thehindu.com/news/international/sri-lankas-public-health-crisis/article19194197.ece