Dengue

The mosquito larval density in the Western Province has increased significantly, making the next two weeks a critical period in terms of dengue transmission, a member of the Expert Committee on Dengue Management, Specialist Dr. Ananda…

The National Dengue Control Unit has stated that the number of dengue cases reported from the Western Province is approaching the 35,000-mark, as it remains the worst impacted province. The total number of dengue cases reported across…

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says the total number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has increased to 61,060.According to the NDCU, 2,604 new dengue cases have been reported during the past 24 hours. The…

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has launched a three-day special dengue prevention and control programme aimed at curbing the spread of the disease. The programme will be conducted from June 8 to June 10, covering 72 Medical Officer…

Over 25,000 dengue cases have been reported so far this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. Speaking during a media briefing today (03), Dr. Priscilla Samaraweera, Community Specialist attached to the National Dengue…

Dr. Deepal Perera, a paediatrician at the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children, states that a recent rise in fever cases among children is observed, attributing this to a surge in viral infections as well as an uptick in dengue cases. He…

The latest data from the National Dengue Control Unit reveals a concerning rise in dengue cases across Sri Lanka, with Colombo being the most affected district. As of midnight on September 17, 2024, the total number of dengue cases…

The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has reported 13 dengue-related deaths and 32,183 dengue cases in the period elapsed in 2024. The Western Province has been the hardest hit, with 12,786 cases reported, while the Colombo District…

Special dengue control program has been initiated ahead of the upcoming 2023 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination which is scheduled to take place from January 04 - 31. The president of the Health Entomologists’ Association, Nijith…