Sri Lanka battles severe dengue fever outbreak, with over 44K cases and 28 deaths this year
Dengue is common during Sri Lanka's monsoon season, but unplanned urbanization coupled with damage caused by Cyclone Ditwah, which hit the island nation in late November, has worsened the outbreak this year, authorities said.

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- Published: Jun 19, 2026, 5:03 PM UTC
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