Dengue death toll rises to 62 as cases top 84,000
2026-07-31
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll has climbed to 62 this year, underscoring the severity of the outbreak that has alreadyContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka rise past 84,000; death toll at 61
2026-07-30
Dengue has claimed 61 lives in Sri Lanka this year, with the total number of reported cases climbing to 84,091Continue Reading
Sri Lanka records over 82,000 dengue cases in 2026, Western Province worst hit
2026-07-28
Sri Lanka has reported 82,838 dengue cases so far this year, with infections surging in July to 27,464 cases, theContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 82,000 by July
2026-07-27
Sri Lanka has recorded 82,011 dengue cases so far in 2026, with July alone accounting for 26,636 infections, according toContinue Reading
Special dengue clinic to open at National Ayurveda Hospital amid warning against home remedies
2026-07-24
A special clinic to treat dengue patients will be opened at the National Ayurveda Hospital in Borella from Friday, JulyContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 80,000
2026-07-24
Sri Lanka has recorded a sharp rise in dengue cases this year, with official surveillance data showing 80,114 infections asContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 79,000 in 2026
2026-07-23
Sri Lanka has recorded 79,016 dengue cases so far this year, with July alone accounting for 23,641 cases, according toContinue Reading
Four‑year‑old child succumbs amid Dengue spike
2026-07-22
A four‑year‑old girl from Dickwella has died of dengue hemorrhagic fever while receiving treatment at the Pediatric Intensive Care UnitContinue Reading
Death toll from dengue climbs to 56 as cases surge past 77,000
2026-07-21
Sri Lanka’s dengue crisis deepened this week with the official death toll rising to 56 fatalities in 2026, underscoring theContinue Reading
India approves first dengue vaccine QDENGA for people aged 4-60 years
2026-07-20
The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has approved Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India’s dengue vaccine, QDENGA, for the prevention of dengueContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surpass 76,000 by mid‑July
2026-07-20
Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has escalated sharply, with the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reporting 76,044 cases nationwide as ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll reaches 50 as cases surge past 73,000
2026-07-17
Sri Lanka’s dengue crisis has intensified, with the official death toll climbing to 50 by July 16, marking a caseContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka surge past 71,000 by mid-July
2026-07-15
Sri Lanka’s dengue outbreak has intensified, with the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) reporting 71,235 cases nationwide as of midnightContinue Reading
Preschool children urged to wear protective clothing against dengue
2026-07-13
Parents have been instructed to ensure that preschool children are dressed in clothing that fully covers their hands and legsContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka rise to 68,672 in 2026
2026-07-13
Sri Lanka has recorded 68,672 dengue cases so far this year, according to data released by the National Dengue ControlContinue Reading
Dengue crackdown : Nugegoda Court imposes record Rs. 2.1 Mn fine in single day
2026-07-13
The Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court has imposed the highest fine in a single day, amounting to Rs. 2.1 million, on 84Continue Reading
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