Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 65,000 in 2026
2026-07-09
Sri Lanka has reported 65,034 dengue cases so far this year, with the Western Province accounting for more than halfContinue Reading
University of Colombo shifts lectures online amid dengue cases
2026-07-09
The University of Colombo has moved several faculties to online and hybrid lectures for one week after a surge inContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 63,000 in 2026
2026-07-08
Sri Lanka has recorded 63,835 dengue cases so far this year, with 42 deaths reported, according to data from theContinue Reading
Moratuwa University temporarily closed amid Dengue outbreak
2026-07-07
The University of Moratuwa has been temporarily closed after a group of students contracted dengue. Deputy Minister of Education andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka plans dengue vaccine rollout, eyes Wolbachia mosquito control
2026-07-06
Sri Lanka is considering introducing a dengue vaccine and adopting the Wolbachia mosquito control method as part of efforts toContinue Reading
GMOA warns dengue outbreak spiraling as daily cases near 1,500
2026-07-06
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that Sri Lanka is facing an uncontrolled dengue outbreak, with daily caseContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak climbs to 61,060 cases and 39 deaths
2026-07-06
Sri Lanka has reported 61,060 dengue cases so far this year, with 39 deaths recorded, according to the latest NationalContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka pass 56,000; 35 deaths
2026-07-02
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have climbed to 56,422 as of yesterday, with 35 deaths recorded this year, according toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s dengue cases surpass 54,000
2026-06-30
Sri Lanka’s dengue patient count has crossed the 54,000 mark as the outbreak worsens under prevailing rainy weather conditions, theContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 53,000
2026-06-29
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have climbed beyond 53,000 this year, with health authorities warning of an alarming surge duringContinue Reading
Dengue cases climb to 49,000 in Sri Lanka
2026-06-25
The number of dengue patients reported across Sri Lanka has surged to 49,000, with health authorities warning that the publicContinue Reading
Three-day dengue control drive begins in high-risk areas today
2026-06-24
A three‑day dengue control programme commences today (24) as authorities intensify efforts to curb the spread of the disease duringContinue Reading
Health ministry lists 538 GN divisions as high-risk areas for dengue
2026-06-23
The government has announced that 538 Grama Niladhari divisions across 14 districts have been declared high‑risk zones as part ofContinue Reading
Over 1,000 Dengue cases reported in the last 24 Hours
2026-06-22
Sri Lanka has recorded 1,069 dengue patients within the past 24 hours, Acting Director of the National Dengue Control Unit,Continue Reading
Public warned of scams involving fake PHIs extorting money
2026-06-22
The Sri Lanka Public Health Inspectors’ Union has warned the public to be vigilant against individuals posing as public healthContinue Reading
Minister urges weekly 30–45 minutes of cleaning surroundings to prevent dengue
2026-06-18
The Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs has announced the establishment of active special committees at district and divisionalContinue Reading
Health Promotion Bureau urges immediate action as Dengue risk escalates
2026-06-18
The Health Promotion Bureau has issued a nationwide awareness message urging families to act immediately against the rising threat ofContinue Reading
PM Harini calls for long-term programme to tackle dengue
2026-06-16
A long-term programme should be formulated to minimize the spread of the dengue epidemic, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said todayContinue Reading