Updated
Updated · Newsfirst. · Jun 30
Sri Lanka Dengue Cases Stay High Despite Control Programs, Colombo Reports Most Infections
Updated
Updated · Newsfirst. · Jun 30

Sri Lanka Dengue Cases Stay High Despite Control Programs, Colombo Reports Most Infections

3 articles · Updated · Newsfirst. · Jun 30

Summary

  • Sri Lanka's National Dengue Control Unit said reported dengue cases have not fallen despite special control programs now in place.
  • Colombo District remains the worst-hit area, recording the highest number of cases in the country.
  • Dr. Prashila Samaraweera said continuous cleaning of homes and surrounding premises is still necessary, indicating control efforts alone have not curbed transmission.

Insights

With schools as the top dengue breeding ground, is the current control strategy failing to protect Sri Lanka's children?
Why are dengue cases surging despite new drone technology and thousands of lawsuits against violators?