Sri Lanka has recorded 94,666 dengue cases and 72 deaths so far this year, according to the latest dengue surveillance data available as of midnight on August 26.Data released by the National Dengue Control Unit shows that 9,330 cases were reported in August, while July recorded the highest monthly caseload so far this year, with […]
Sri Lanka has reported a total of 94,666 dengue cases and 72 deaths so far in 2026, with August seeing 9,330 new cases. The Western Province bears the brunt of the outbreak, accounting for 52.92% of the national total, while Gampaha district has been the hardest hit, with 20,170 cases representing 21.31% of the country's total. The National Dengue Control Unit has identified 76 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas during Week 33 of 2026, indicating the ongoing pressure on health facilities amid the outbreak.
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