September 28, Colombo (LNW): The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has reported that the number of dengue cases in Sri Lanka has surpassed 38,000 so far this year. Dr. Anoja Dheerasinghe, Consultant Community Physician at the NDCU, highlighted that the highest number of cases has been recorded in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, and Kalutara.
Efforts are underway to curb the spread of the disease, particularly in the most affected areas. In addition to the Western Province, districts such as Kandy, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala, Kegalle, and Ratnapura have also seen a rise in dengue cases in recent weeks. Authorities are focusing on implementing control measures to mitigate further outbreaks.
