COLOMBO (News1st):2,170 dengue cases have been reported, within the first 9 days of 2026.Community Medical Specialist Dr. Prashila Samaraweera of the National Dengue Control Unit says that a "dengue high-risk situation" exists across 41 MOH divisions.She added that school principals and MOH offices ...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The All Ceylon Public Health Inspectors’ Association has warned that the ongoing rainy weather has heightened the risk of dengue outbreaks across the island.Association Secretary Chamil Muthukuda urges the public to follow proper health and safety measures when engaging in activi...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The National Dengue Control Unit of the Ministry of Health reports an increase in dengue cases across 11 districts of the country.Community Medical Specialist Dr. Prashila Samaraweera stated that the rise in mosquito density due to heavy rainfall has contributed to the surge in c...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The highest number of dengue mosquito breeding sites in the country have been found within the school system, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).Dr. Prashila Samaraweera, a specialist at the NDCU, revealed that 43% of the schools inspected were identified as hav...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The National Dengue Control Unit has issued a warning of a potential rise in dengue cases due to ongoing rainy weather conditions.Community Medical Specialist Dr. Prashila Samaraweera stated that Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Jaffna, and Batticaloa have been newly classi...