Dengue death toll rises to 73
By Pradeep Prasanna Samarakoon The number of deaths from dengue fever in Sri Lanka has risen to 73 this year, with 96,228 cases reported across the country so far, according to the Dengue Control Unit. The latest figures indicate that dengue continues to pose a significant public health concern, with 737 new cases recorded during […]
As of this year, dengue fever has claimed 73 lives in Sri Lanka, according to the Dengue Control Unit. The disease has infected a total of 96,228 people across the island nation. The latest figures show that dengue remains a pressing public health issue, with 737 new cases reported during the first four days of September alone. The peak of dengue infections occurred in July, when 29,964 cases were reported.
June saw a second-highest monthly total, with 21,533 cases, while August recorded 10,155 cases. In earlier months, May recorded 8,590 cases and January reported 7,866 cases. The Western Province continues to bear the brunt of the outbreak, accounting for over half of all dengue cases in the country, with a total of 50,851 cases, or 52.84% of the total.
The Southern Province follows with 13,950 cases, the Central Province has 8,818 cases, and Sabaragamuwa Province has recorded 7,925 cases.
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