Dengue cases surge past 6,000 in Sri Lanka in May as monsoon season begins

Health workers spray disinfectants in a residential area as part of a dengue control programme in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 6, 2025. - Xinhua

COLOMBO: A total of 6,042 cases of dengue were reported from Sri Lanka in May, the latest data by the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) shows.

The data also indicates a steady increase in dengue cases over the past three months, with 3,766 cases reported in March and 5,166 cases in April.