
Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year
(Reuters) COLOMBO, June 19 – Sri Lanka is battling the worst outbreak of mosquito-borne dengue fever in years, with more than 44,000 cases and 28 deaths recorded since January, an official said on Friday, putting public hospitals under strain. Dengue is common during Sri Lanka’s monsoon season, but unplanned urbanisation coupled with damage caused by Cyclone […]









