header logo
සිංහලதமிழ்
Vallibel FD
vallible LE
Latest
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 64, cases cross 89,000
Aug 08, 202603:26 PM
Google NewsAdd on Google
Sri Lanka’s dengue death toll rises to 64, cases cross 89,000
Mobitel inner 1278

The number of dengue-related deaths reported in Sri Lanka has risen to 64 so far this year, according to the latest data released by the National Dengue Control Unit.

 

A total of 89,033 dengue cases have been reported across the country so far this year. Of the total cases, 52.94%, or 47,136 patients, have been reported from the Western Province, according to the data.

 

At the district level, Gampaha has been the most severely affected, recording 18,922 cases, accounting for 21.25% of the total. 

 

Meanwhile, 17,679 cases (19.86%) have been reported from the Colombo District, while 6,298 cases (7.07%) have been reported from the Kandy District. A total of 3,569 cases have been reported from the Colombo Municipal Council area alone.

 

The highest number of monthly cases was recorded in July, with a total of 29,973 cases. Meanwhile, 3,686 cases have been reported during the first seven days of August alone.

 

Health authorities have identified 119 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) areas as high-risk dengue zones.

Disclaimer: All the comments will be moderated by the AD editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or slanderous. Please avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment and avoid typing all capitalized comments. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines by flagging them (mouse over a comment and click the flag icon on the right side). Do use these forums to voice your opinions and create healthy discourse.

Comments

0
Comments are disabled

Note: Due to legal constraints, the Ada Derana Editorial team has taken a decision to disable comments on all articles concerning ongoing court procedures.

MostRead
Mobitel 1278
VideoStories
32-year-old arrested with a large haul of heroin and ‘Ice’ in Thalawathugoda

32-year-old arrested with a large haul of heroin and ‘Ice’ in Thalawathugoda

Colombo's drainage system can handle only around 30 mm of rainfall – Mayor

Colombo's drainage system can handle only around 30 mm of rainfall – Mayor

Opposition Leader Sajith criticizes government over handling of severe flooding in Colombo

Opposition Leader Sajith criticizes government over handling of severe flooding in Colombo

No issues concerning overall fuel supply or distribution Stocks secured until mid-2027

No issues concerning overall fuel supply or distribution Stocks secured until mid-2027

Election Commission suspends SLFP’s status as a ‘recognized political party’ amidst major split

Election Commission suspends SLFP’s status as a ‘recognized political party’ amidst major split

Detention period in Organised Crime Prevention Bill to be reduced from 72 to 48 hours – President

Detention period in Organised Crime Prevention Bill to be reduced from 72 to 48 hours – President

Government has not taken decisions harmful to public -- Dy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe

Government has not taken decisions harmful to public -- Dy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe

Court orders freezing of bank accounts and vehicles belonging to Rakitha Rajapakshe for 3 months

Court orders freezing of bank accounts and vehicles belonging to Rakitha Rajapakshe for 3 months

Heroin and 'Ice' haul weighing over 150kg seized from vessel intercepted in southern seas

Heroin and 'Ice' haul weighing over 150kg seized from vessel intercepted in southern seas

Protest against proposed PSTA and Organised Crime Prevention Bill marches towards Parliament

Protest against proposed PSTA and Organised Crime Prevention Bill marches towards Parliament

The 3rd International Broadcaster’s Symposium to be held on Nov. 11 & 12 in Colombo

The 3rd International Broadcaster’s Symposium to be held on Nov. 11 & 12 in Colombo

PUCSL recommends 1.46% electricity tariff hike for October–December 2026

PUCSL recommends 1.46% electricity tariff hike for October–December 2026

Court to deliver decision on Gotabaya Rajapaksa's foreign travel ban on Nov. 25

Court to deliver decision on Gotabaya Rajapaksa's foreign travel ban on Nov. 25

PSTA draws widespread opposition from civil groups; Several protests planned against the Bill

PSTA draws widespread opposition from civil groups; Several protests planned against the Bill

Parliament heated over no-confidence motion against Speaker; SJB stages protest within the chamber

Parliament heated over no-confidence motion against Speaker; SJB stages protest within the chamber

Lassana Flora