Dengue death toll rises to 68 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s Dengue Cases Cross 91,000 as Death Toll Rises to 68 - LNW Lanka News Web

August 13, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has intensified, with the number of reported infections exceeding 91,000 and the death toll reaching 68 so far this year, according to the latest figures released by the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). Data from the National Dengue Surveillance System (NaDSys) indicate that 91,059 cases had been recorded across the country by August 12, including 5,714 infections reported during the firs…

Dengue death toll rises to 68 in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll has climbed to 68 this year, with health authorities reporting a case fatality rate of 0.075%, according to the latest surveillance data from the National Dengue Control Unit.  As of midnight on August 12, the total number of dengue cases in 2026 has reached 91,059.  The highest monthly caseload was recorded in July with 29,971 cases, followed by June (21,533) and May (8,590). August has already seen 5,714 cases rep…