Dengue cases reach 92,354

Monday, 17 August 2026 - 16:31

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National Dengue Control Unit reports that total dengue cases reach 92,354 following the detection of 6,914 patients during the past 16 days.

Gampaha District accounts for the highest percentage of total cases at National Dengue Control Unit reporting that total dengue cases reach 92,254 following the detection of 6,914 patients during the past 16 days.

Gampaha District accounts for the highest percentage of total cases at 21.32 percent, while total fatalities attributed to the disease stand at 68.


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