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Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Weekly Dengue Update, Week 31 (27th July - 2nd August 2026)
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· August 7, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on the distribution of dengue cases are available from the Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit's Weekly Dengue Update for Week 31.
A decrease in suspected dengue cases has been reported in the local area. 9% compared to the previous week, with 4391 cases reported across all 26 districts. The Western Province accounted for the majority of cases, with notable contributions from the Colombo Municipal Council, Colombo District, Gampaha District, and Kalutara District.
Other districts with significant case numbers include Kandy, Galle, and Matara. Further details on the distribution of dengue cases are available from the Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit's Weekly Dengue Update for Week 31.
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Published: August 7, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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