5 sourcesJul 17, 2026

Dengue Cases Top 73,000

A total of 73,455 dengue cases have been reported in the country so far this year.The National Dengue Control Unit stated that 1,025 dengue patients were identified in the country within the last 24 hours.The number of dengue-related deaths reported so far stands at 50.The highest number of cases continues to be reported from the Gampaha and Colombo districts.Within the first fifteen days of this month alone, 17,051 dengue cases have been reported across the country.The National Dengue Control Unit further noted that 175 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisions in the island have been designated as high-risk zones for dengue.

Hiru News - English•Jul 14, 2026

Dengue cases reach 14,572 in 13 days; death toll rises to 48

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The number of dengue cases reported in the country during the past 13 days of the month of July, rose to 14,572. The National Dengue Control Unit stated that the total number of dengue cases reported so far this year is 69,951. The number of deaths rose to 48.

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Kapila Kannangara
Sabaragamuwa

Organisations

National Dengue Control Unit7
National Water Supply and Drainage Board
Battaramulla Medical Officer of Health
National Dengue Cont
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Batapotha
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Western Province3
Sri Lanka3
Southern Province2
Colombo District2
Gampaha District2
Sabaragamuwa Province
Central Province
Matara District

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