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
Dengue Eradication Week declared from June 15-20
2026-06-15
A Dengue Eradication Week has been declared from today (15) to June 20, as the country faces what officials describeContinue Reading
31% inspected schools show dengue breeding risks: Health Ministry
2026-06-09
Sri Lanka’s three‑day national dengue mosquito eradication programme continued across 72 Medical Officer of Health divisions in 14 districts forContinue Reading
Three‑day National Dengue Mosquito Eradication Drive begins
2026-06-08
A three‑day national dengue mosquito eradication programme commenced today (08) across Sri Lanka, with the official launch held at theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches three‑day Dengue Eradication Drive across 14 districts
2026-06-08
The Ministry of Health has launched a special three‑day programme to eradicate dengue mosquito breeding, scheduled for June 8, 9,Continue Reading
Over 29,000 dengue cases reported in 2026
2026-05-20
The National Dengue Control Unit says 29,589 dengue patients have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, withContinue Reading
Special dengue eradication program launched in high‑risk areas
2026-05-06
The National Dengue Control Unit has announced that a special dengue eradication program targeting high‑risk zones commenced today (06). ConsultantContinue Reading
Health authorities warn of rising Dengue cases
2026-03-04
The National Dengue Control Unit of Sri Lanka states that 13,590 dengue patients and 4 deaths have occurred during theContinue Reading
Dengue : Red notice for 792 premises
2025-07-02
The Ministry of Health says 30,367 premises were inspected today, the third day of the ongoing Special Mosquito Eradication Week.Continue Reading