Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak reaches epidemic level as cases top 50,000: Health officials
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Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak reaches epidemic level as cases top 50,000: Health officials
Sri Lanka is facing a dengue epidemic after confirmed infections surpassed 50,000 in 2026, with 29 deaths reported, media reports said Saturday, citing health authorities.
In the face of a historical outbreak of dengue fever, Sri Lanka has mobilized its army to track mosquito larval shelters using drones. More than 46,000 cases have already been recorded this year, pushing the authorities to implement unprecedented measures to stop the epidemic. Sri Lanka has decided to mobilize its army in the face of one of the largest dengue epidemics in recent years. Since Wednesday, the air force has been flying over the buil…
New dengue virus strain driving surge in cases: PM
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the recent surge in dengue cases is being driven by the emergence of a new dengue virus strain. Speaking during an event in Wadduwa on Friday (26), the Prime Minister said authorities had launched a nationwide dengue control campaign, adding that there are now signs of a gradual decline in infections. “Although transmission increased with the new virus strain, we carried out a major operation. We are now se…
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