Dengue claims 31 lives in the first half of 2023

July 3, 2023 at 10:59 AM

A total of 31 deaths due to dengue have been reported so far this year, the National Dengue Control Unit reported.

According to the Unit, 439 dengue patients were detected within the last two days. 

The National Dengue Control Unit stated that a total of 49,759 dengue patients have been detected so far this year, adding that 24,837 patients are from the Western Province.

Meanwhile, health authorities have declared 61 MOH Divisions across the country as high-risk areas for dengue. (NewsWire)