COLOMBO (News 1st): Sri Lankan health authorities have warned of a surge in dengue cases due to the recent weather. Several dengue control programs have also been launched due to this.Accordingly, the number of dengue patients in the country has reached 47,206 this year, with 3,178 cases report...

COLOMBO (News 1st) - The National Dengue Control Unit says that a total of 778 dengue cases have been diagnosed within the first week of December.The National Dengue Control Unit added that the total number of dengue cases reported this year has reached 46,305, with 11,670 cases reported from Colomb...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The government has decided to obtain specialized knowledge from Cuban health authorities to eradicate the rising trend of dengue fever in the country.This decision came after a special meeting held at the Ministry of Health between the Cuban Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan...

COLOMBO (News 1st) -The National Dengue Control Unit says that 20 areas at risk of dengue have been identified.Community Medical Specialist Dr. Lahiru Kodithuwakku says that with the unfavorable weather conditions, there is a risk of an increase in dengue cases.He also adds that 3,178 dengue cases w...

COLOMBO( (News 1st) - Health authorities warn of an increased risk of infectious diseases including viral fever, due to prevalent heavy showers.Deputy Director General of Health Services, Dr. G. Wijesuriya advises the public to follow safety guidelines when purchasing and consuming food and drinks.A...