Sri Lanka Expands Anti-Dengue Drive as Deaths Mount

Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount

The South Asian island nation deployed the military last month to to identify and destroy mosquito breeding sites. Beginning Thursday, medical staff and security forces involved in the effort will be doubled, focusing on the capital Colombo and two neighbouring districts, which are the worst-affected areas, said Kapila Kannangara, head of the National Dengue Control Unit. Dengue causes high fevers, headaches, nausea, vomiting, muscle pain and, i…

Sri Lanka's dengue cases near 70,000 as deaths rise to 48

Sri Lanka has recorded nearly 70,000 dengue cases so far this year, with the total reaching 69,951 as of July 13, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The latest figures show an increase of 1,279 cases from the 68,672 infections reported a day earlier. The Western Province continues to account for the highest number of cases, reporting 36,795 infections. Of these, Gampaha District has recorded the highest number at 14,464 cases,…

Dengue Cases Surge; Special Eradication Drive Expands To 11 Districts

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Dengue Control Unit states that a special dengue eradication program will be implemented in 11 districts starting thi - 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.

Dengue Crisis: Sri Lanka Nears 70,000 Cases as Infections Continue to Surge - LNW Lanka News Web

July 14, Colombo (LNW): Sri Lanka is approaching the 70,000 mark for dengue infections this year, with health authorities reporting a continued rise in cases across the country. According to the National Dengue Control Unit, as of yesterday (13), a total of 69,951 dengue cases had been recorded nationwide. The latest figures indicate that the spread of the mosquito-borne disease remains a significant public health concern, particularly during th…