Dengue situation: 03 deaths and over 7k cases within first 20 days of 2024

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January 23, Colombo (LNW): The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has recorded three dengue-related fatalities with over 7,000 cases being registered within the initial 20 days of 2024.

Jaffna registered the highest number of cases at 1,602, followed by Colombo with 1,536 cases and Gampaha with 637 cases.

Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana expressed concern over the inadequate public support in controlling the dengue spread across the country.

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