Dengue cases top 107,000 as special prevention week begins

A total of 107,829 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, with 81 deaths attributed to the disease, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said.

The Gampaha District has recorded the highest number of cases at 22,502, followed by Colombo with 20,799 cases and Kandy with 8,803 cases.

July recorded the highest monthly number of dengue cases so far this year, with 29,964 cases reported during the month.

The NDCU said 1,577 cases had been reported during the first few days of November alone.

In view of the prevailing rainy weather, the NDCU has declared a special Dengue Prevention Week from Monday (09) to November 14.

The programme is aimed at strengthening dengue prevention activities and controlling mosquito breeding grounds amid conditions favourable for the spread of the disease.