Dengue Claims Three More Lives as Death Toll Reaches 56 in Sri Lanka
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Dengue Cases Rise To 77,028 As Death Toll Reaches 56
COLOMBO (News 1st): The number of reported dengue patients has increased to 77,028 so far this year.The highest number of patients continues to be rep - Get the latest breaking news and top stories from Sri Lanka, the latest political news, sports news, weather updates, exam results, business news, entertainment news, world news and much more from News 1st, Sri Lanka's leading news network.
Sri Lanka is battling the worst dengue fever epidemic in a decade, with more than 76,000 infections and 53 deaths reported so far, Reuters reported. The country's overburdened health system is at its limits, and the military has been deployed to combat the mosquitoes that carry the disease.
Dengue Death Toll Climbs to 56 as Cases Continue to Rise Across the Country - LNW Lanka News Web
July 21, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has continued to intensify, with three more fatalities reported over the past 24 hours, raising the total number of dengue-related deaths this year to 56. The latest figures released by the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) show that the country has now recorded more than 77,000 dengue infections in 2026, highlighting the sustained spread of the mosquito-borne disease. Nearly 1,000 new cases …
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 76,000 by mid‑July
Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has escalated sharply, with the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reporting 76,044 cases nationwide as of midnight on 19 July 2026. Daily surveillance shows 2,652 new patients were recorded on July 19 alone, while 162 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions remain classified as high‑risk zones. Monthly figures highlight the surge: May recorded 8,590 cases, June 21,537, and July has already reached 20,666 cases wit…
According to the latest data from the National Dengue Control Unit, the total number of dengue patients reported in the country so far this year has increased to 76,044. Yesterday (19) alone, 2,652 new patients were identified, and in view of the prevailing risk situation, 162 Medical Officer of Health divisions across the island have been further designated as high-risk zones. There has been a significant increase in patients over the past few …
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