Sri Lanka dengue outbreak nears 50,000 cases
Sri Lanka is facing a severe dengue fever outbreak with nearly 50,000 cases reported since the start of 2026. The government has deployed the military to assist health authorities in destroying mosquito breeding sites as hospitals struggle with high admission rates.
Why it matters
The rapid surge in cases and the involvement of the military underscore the public health crisis and the strain on the nation's medical infrastructure.
Robert Herriman Jun 23, 2026 Share Since the beginning of the year and through June 22, the Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has reported 47,530 dengue fever cases.
The article presents health statistics and government actions objectively without emotive language.
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