Colombo (LNW): The National Dengue Control Unit has noted a surge in dengue cases across various regions, including Galle, Badulla, Kurunegala, Puttalam, and Kandy, due to inter-monsoon showers.
Despite ongoing dengue control programmes, the reported cases continue to rise.
Dr. Nalin Ariyaratne, the unit’s director, highlighted the persistent challenge, emphasising that the total number of dengue cases in Sri Lanka has surpassed 80,000, with the Western Province bearing the majority of reported cases.
