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Dengue Toll Surges to 53 as Cases Top 74,000 in Sri Lanka

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Dengue deaths reach 53; cases now 74,478 nationwide.
Western Province leads with 38,700 cases; Gampaha at 15,596.
19,100 new cases in July; eradication in 11 districts.

The number of deaths attributed to dengue in Sri Lanka has risen to 53 this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit. The total number of dengue patients recorded has surpassed 74,000, with 74,447 cases reported as of July 17. Among the victims are children, though specific numbers vary across reports. The Western Province continues to be the most severely affected region, accounting for over half of all reported cases. Several districts, including Colombo and Gampaha, are experiencing a rapid spread of the disease.

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Update #3\u00b7 Jul 18 · 8:31 AM

Three new dengue-related deaths were reported in the past 24 hours, bringing the total fatalities for the year to 53. The total number of dengue cases reported nationwide has risen to 74,478 as of July 17th. Of these, 19,100 cases were recorded in the first 17 days of July alone. The Gampaha District has seen its caseload increase to 15,596.

Update #2\u00b7 Jul 18 · 7:31 AM

The number of dengue cases has now surpassed 75,000. New data indicates the Western Province accounts for 38,700 cases, with 15,341 reported in the Gampaha district and 14,625 in Colombo. A special dengue eradication program is currently underway in 11 districts, covering 63 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) offices.

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