Sri Lanka Grapples with Severe Dengue Outbreak, Surpassing 105,000 Cases and 79 Fatalities

Sri Lanka is facing a severe dengue outbreak, with over 105,000 cases and 79 deaths reported this year. The Western Province is the hardest-hit area, with Gampaha and Colombo districts having the highest number of cases. Health authorities have identified additional high-risk zones for dengue transmission.

Key facts

• Sri Lanka has recorded a total of 105,097 dengue cases and 79 deaths so far this year.
• The Western Province remains the hardest-hit area, accounting for 54,673 infections.
• Gampaha has reported the highest number of cases at 22,053, followed by Colombo with 20,384 cases.
• During the first 25 days of October alone, 4,377 dengue cases were reported.

Sources

• Newswire LK