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Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit: Weekly Dengue Update, Week 35 (24th – 30th August 2026)
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· September 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The majority of cases were found in the Western Province, accounting for 50.
A recent update reports 1296 suspected dengue cases, a decrease of 28.1% from the previous week. The majority of cases were found in the Western Province, accounting for 50.9% of total cases. Notable contributions also came from other areas, including Kandy, Kegalle, and Ratnapura.
The Colombo Municipal Council contributed a smaller percentage of cases, at 3.5%, while the rest of Colombo District, Gampaha District, and Kalutara District made up a larger portion. Further details on case distribution are available, including a breakdown by district. More information on dengue case reporting can be found in the Sri Lanka National Dengue Control Unit's Weekly Dengue Update, Week 35.
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Category: disaster Published: September 7, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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