The Dengue threat escalates as the number of cases in 2023 surpasses 82,000, according to the Epidemiology Unit.
As of December 16, the total reported cases reached 82,036, with the Colombo district leading at 17,310.
The Western Province tops the list with 37,804 cases. November saw 7,995 cases, and December, so far, has recorded 5,548.
The year has seen 49 fatalities.
Authorities emphasize the importance of maintaining clean surroundings and eliminating mosquito breeding sites to prevent Dengue
