Dengue & Chikungunya cases : President issues directive for Colombo District
2025-05-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the relevant officials to promptly address the urgent repairs needed for the canals andContinue Reading
National Dengue Control Week from 19-24 May
2025-05-14
The Health Ministry’s National Dengue Control Unit has declared 19-24 May, National Dengue Control Week. According to National Dengue ControlContinue Reading
‘War on Dengue’ Task Force to eliminate Chikungunya & Dengue
2025-04-30
Governor of the Western Province, Hanif Yusuf, has established a task force titled “War on Dengue” to eliminate the ChikungunyaContinue Reading
Three-day Dengue prevention program begins
2025-03-27
A three-day dengue prevention program targeting 37 high-risk Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas was launched today. According to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reports 5,459 Dengue cases, 02 deaths in 2025
2025-02-05
Sri Lanka has recorded 5,459 dengue cases as of February 4, 2025, according to the Health Ministry’s Disease Surveillance Unit,Continue Reading
Over 2300 dengue cases reported so far in 2025
2025-01-15
The National Dengue Control Unit says 2,352 dengue cases have been reported so far in 2025. According to the Unit,Continue Reading
Public warned of increase in viral flu & dengue among children
2024-11-19
An increase in fever, viral flu, and dengue has been reported among children in Sri Lanka, Consultant Paediatrician Dr. DeepalContinue Reading
Over 2400 dengue cases detected in August
2024-08-24
Over 2400 dengue cases have been detected so far in August this year, according to the National Dengue Control UnitContinue Reading
14 MOH Divisions declared high-risk dengue areas
2024-06-12
The National Dengue Control Unit says the number of dengue high-risk zones has increased to 14 MOH Divisions. According toContinue Reading
Rise in Dengue : Three updates from health authorities
2024-06-07
The National Dengue Control Unit warns that the current flood situation in Sri Lanka could potentially escalate the dengue outbreakContinue Reading
Govt discusses urgent measures to mitigate dengue risk amid rainy weather
2024-05-21
The government has instructed relevant officials to take immediate action to mitigate the risk of dengue in Colombo, particularly withContinue Reading
30% of all Dengue cases reported from Western Province
2024-05-20
At least 23,731 suspected Dengue cases have been reported during the year 2024, with 30 per cent of all casesContinue Reading
Govt contains spread of dengue in Western & Central Provinces
2024-01-04
The spread of dengue has been contained in the Western and Central Provinces, it was informed during a recent progressContinue Reading
Govt discusses developing targeted initiative to manage spread of dengue
2023-12-07
The National Dengue Control Unit has been instructed to promptly implement measures to address the surge in dengue cases amidstContinue Reading
CMC warns of rise in Dengue cases
2023-11-29
Nearly 3,465 suspected dengue cases have been reported in the Colombo Municipality city limits, Chief Medical Officer of Health ofContinue Reading
45 MOH Divisions declared high-risk dengue areas
2023-11-20
The National Dengue Control Unit has identified 45 MOH Divisions across Sri Lanka as dengue high-risk areas, it was reported. Continue Reading
Public warned of a rise in dengue cases
2023-10-31
The National Dengue Control Unit has warned of an increase in the dengue disease in 24 regions of Sri Lanka. Continue Reading
Public warned of rise in dengue cases
2023-10-24
Health authorities have warned of an increase in dengue cases due to the inclement weather experienced in Sri Lanka. DirectorContinue Reading