Ministry: Dengue cases exceed 100,000


The country has reported more than 100,000 dengue cases and 77 deaths so far in 2026, according to the tally by the Sri Lankan Health Ministry.

A total of 100,127 dengue cases had been recorded as of Sunday, according to the ministry.

Among the provinces, the West­ern province recorded 52,562 cases, accounting for 52.5% of the national total.

Gampaha recorded the highest number of cases among districts and reporting units, with 21,234 infections, or 21.21% of the total.

Colombo followed with 19,634 cases, while Kandy reported 7,624.

Monthly figures showed that July recorded the highest number of cases so far this year, with 29,964 infections. — Xinhua

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