In September 2023, Dengue cases hit a record low with only 2,605 reported cases for the month. However, the year's total stands at 64,816 cases, with the Colombo district and Western Province having the highest numbers. Efforts to reduce breeding sites have been successful, but 38 fatalities this year highlight the ongoing public health threat. Colombo's Chief Medical Officer Dr. Ruwan Wijemuni emphasizes the importance of public awareness campaigns, mosquito control, and timely medical assistan

Dengue is getting harder to ignore. Globally reported dengue cases are rising faster than ever, with an increase of 7.57 million cases from 2023 to 2024.[1,2]​ It's time to take action! Let’s make World Dengue Day a reality today! ​ What's your dengue decision?​ #15June2025 #WorldDengueDay #Dengue #DengueAwareness #DenguePrevention #DengueFever References ​ 1. European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Dengue worldwide overview. https://www.ecdc.europa.eu/en/dengue-monthly. Accessed Feb