
A total of 581 dengue patients have been reported across Sri Lanka during the first two days of the new year 2026.
Dr. Prashila Samaraweera, Community Physician at the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), said that the Western Province is reporting the highest number of cases.
According to Dr. Samaraweera, the recent increase in dengue cases is attributed to the heavy rainfall in the country.





