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“Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the government bears no blame for the spread of dengue, in a statement carrying a News 1st logo.”
Social media posts Claim dated 8 Jul 2026.
Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka rated thisFalse

In short

This claim spread on social media around 8 July 2026. Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka (Sri Lanka) looked into it and published its finding on 8 July 2026. Its rating was “False”.

This check was done by Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka, not by DoesItStand. We list it so you can find it. Their full evidence and reasoning are in their article.