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Sri Lanka Dengue Outbreak 2026 - DREF Operational Update (MDRLK024)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies , as published by ReliefWeb
· September 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway New cases were recorded at a high rate, with over 7,500 reported in a single month.
A significant outbreak is underway, with case numbers rising sharply. New cases were recorded at a high rate, with over 7,500 reported in a single month. The total number of cases has increased substantially, with a notable rise compared to the same period last year.
The outbreak has been concentrated in several provinces, with one province accounting for a large proportion of cases. A particular district has been especially affected, with a majority of the national total. Further information is available from the source, including details of the areas most affected and the timeline of the outbreak.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: September 4, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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