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Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Weekly Dengue Update, Week 32 (3rd – 9th August 2026)
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· August 18, 2026
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Key takeaway Further details on dengue case reporting are available from the Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit's Weekly Dengue Update for Week 32.
Dengue cases in the area have decreased. 8% fewer than the previous week. 1% of the total.
Within the province, Gampaha District had the highest percentage of cases, followed by the rest of Colombo District and Kalutara District. Further details on dengue case reporting are available from the Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit's Weekly Dengue Update for Week 32. This update provides more information on case contributions from other districts, including Kandy, Galle, and Ratnapura.
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Published: August 18, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
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What is this story about? Dengue cases in the area have decreased. In the 32nd week, 3257 suspected cases were reported, which is 25.8% fewer than the previous week. The Western Province had the most cases, making up 54.1% of…
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