Increased dengue risk in several areas in Colombo

Increased dengue risk in Dehiwala, Battaramulla and Kaduwela

by Staff Writer 04-12-2023 | 1:11 PM

COLOMBO (News 1st); Director of Health of the Colombo District Dr. Chandana Gajanayake said 80 percent of the dengue cases identified in the Western Province were reported from the Colombo and Gampaha districts.

He said 50 percent of the total dengue patients were reported from the Western Province.

He added that there is a risk of dengue spreading in several areas including Dehiwala, Battaramulla and Kaduwela.