Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDengue: Early signs and preventive measures to stay safeSri Lanka is experiencing its worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade, with over 77,000 infections and 56 deaths reported since January. The government has deployed military drones to identify mosquito breeding sites and established a monitoring unit, with police inspecting homes and public areas. Health officials attribute the surge to a more virulent DENV-2 strain of the virus and the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which created numerous breeding grounds. Hospitals are under severe strain, adding beds and extending staff hours to cope with a significant influx of patients, particularly in high-risk areas like Colombo. Authorities are considering a dengue vaccine, though public health experts caution about its limited benefits due to the virus's complexity and multiple circulating strains. In fullSri Lanka deploys military drones as worst dengue outbreak in decade kills 56 peopleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Sri Lanka battles its worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDengue: Early signs and preventive measures to stay safeSri Lanka is experiencing its worst dengue outbreak in almost a decade, with over 77,000 infections and 56 deaths reported since January. The government has deployed military drones to identify mosquito breeding sites and established a monitoring unit, with police inspecting homes and public areas. Health officials attribute the surge to a more virulent DENV-2 strain of the virus and the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, which created numerous breeding grounds. Hospitals are under severe strain, adding beds and extending staff hours to cope with a significant influx of patients, particularly in high-risk areas like Colombo. Authorities are considering a dengue vaccine, though public health experts caution about its limited benefits due to the virus's complexity and multiple circulating strains. In fullSri Lanka deploys military drones as worst dengue outbreak in decade kills 56 peopleMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
