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Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Weekly Dengue Update, Week 33 (10th – 16th August 2026)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Government of Sri Lanka , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 21, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway 2% compared to the previous week, with 2628 cases reported.
A recent update reports a decrease in suspected dengue cases. 2% compared to the previous week, with 2628 cases reported. 1%, were from the Western Province.
Notable contributions were also reported from other areas, including Kandy, Galle, and Kurunegala. 1%. Further details on case distribution are available.
The update provides a breakdown of case numbers by district, showing the relative contributions of each area to the total number of cases. For more information, the full update can be consulted.
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Category: disaster Published: August 21, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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