Dengue fever outbreak increases in 14 districts..! Number of patients exceeds 50 thousand

The number of dengue patients has crossed 50,000, said Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. In addition, the National Dengue Control Unit reported that up to 30 people have died of dengue today (26.06.2026). It has been reported that the rapidly spreading dengue disease has exceeded the patient capacity of many hospitals compared to previous years. Red alert for 14 districts Currently, 14 districts in Sri Lanka have been adversely affected. Against this backdrop, a 3-day special dengue control operation covering 600 Grama Niladhari divisions of the island, where the risk of dengue spread is high, has been carried out for the third day today (26). Meanwhile, in order to control the current dengue risk, the Health Department is also taking steps to impose conditions while approving this year's Bosan Thanas.