Dengue cases continue to rise
Sri Lanka has recorded 88,088 dengue cases and 63 deaths so far this year, according to the latest statistics released by the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU has said the country’s dengue case fatality rate currently stands at 0.07 percent. Dengue infections have continued to rise, with 2,739 cases reported so far in […]
Sri Lanka has seen a surge in dengue cases this year, with a total of 88,088 reported and 63 fatalities, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The disease's fatality rate currently stands at a low 0.07 percent. Despite the decline, dengue infections are on the rise, with 2,739 cases already reported in August. July witnessed the highest monthly caseload, registering 29,975 infections across the nation.
Gampaha District continues to bear the brunt of the outbreak, accounting for 18,739 cases, while Colombo District follows with 17,490 reported cases. Health authorities have strongly advised the public to eliminate mosquito breeding sites and maintain clean surroundings to prevent the spread of the disease. The NDCU remains vigilant, monitoring the situation closely and urging greater public cooperation to curb dengue, particularly during periods of increased mosquito activity.
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