The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) states that the number of dengue cases reported in the country has exceeded 38,000 so far this year.
Consultant Community Physician at the National Dengue Control Unit, Dr. Anoja Dheerasinghe reported that a significant number of cases have been recorded, particularly in the districts of Colombo, Gampaha, and Kalutara.
“Necessary measures are being taken to reduce this number in the future. In addition to Colombo, Kalutara, and Gampaha, a high number of cases have also been reported in the districts of Kandy, Galle, Matara, Kurunegala, Kegalle, and Ratnapura in recent weeks,” she said.