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
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