According to the Epidemiology Unit data The tally of dengue cases recorded for 2024 has topped the 34,000 mark with 16 deaths related to dengue being reported
As of August 11, a total of 34,053 cases have been reported in 2024,
Highest number of Dengue being from the Colombo district, which stood at 8,201.
The Western Province has recorded 13,822 cases, the highest province-wise while the month of August has also logged 1,308 Dengue cases.