Dengue passes 1,000 cases daily (opens original article in a new tab)

Sri Lanka faces a severe dengue outbreak with over 1,000 daily cases, prompting intensified control measures and public health warnings.

• Sri Lanka reports over 1,000 dengue cases daily, reaching 1,069 in 24 hours.
• 112 MOH divisions are identified as high-risk dengue zones, with Maharagama being the worst-affected.
• Health authorities intensify surveillance and vector control measures while urging public to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.