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Sri Lanka Dengue Cases 2026: Live Tracker and Latest Updates
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have exceeded 73,000 in 2026, with the Western Province continuing to report the highest number of infections.
Use the interactive dashboard below to follow the latest national figures, monthly trends and district-level data as new information becomes available.
Daily Mirror Dengue Tracker
Monsoonal Outbreak Surveillance Hub - Verified National Datasets
Total Cases
72,430
Cumulative this year
New Cases Today
+1,195
Active surge
Total Deaths
49
0.07% Fatality Rate
Districts Impacted
25
Of 25 total districts
High Risk MOH
175
Weekly Avg: 2,677
Admissions Est.
18,245
June - July surge peak
Very High
Monsoonal Surge Protocol Active
Please ensure immediate community vigilance, fluid containment, and diagnostic testing.
Cases Increasing
Western & Southern
Monsoonal catchment expansion
Cases Decreasing
Northern Zone
Arid climate stabilization
Highest Increase
Gampaha District
15,082 cumulative cases
Lowest Increase
Mullaitivu District
43 cumulative cases
Weekly Case Curve Evolution July Surveillance Sequence
Provinces Case Density Western Epicenter
Localized Outbreak Indices Sortable Database
| District Name | Province | Total Cases | Risk Status |
|---|
Major Symptoms
- Sudden high fever rising rapidly to 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Intense retro-orbital pain (localized structural pressure behind the eyes).
- Severe backache, joint pain, and skeletal muscle discomfort.
- Skin rashes spreading across chest and torso.
Warning Signs
- Persistent vomiting and extreme stomach pain/abdominal tenderness.
- Bleeding from gums, nose, or mucosal passages.
- Dropping body temperature combined with extreme tiredness.
- Rapid, shallow breathing and persistent cold hands or feet.
Prevention Tips
- Empty and scrub indoor water vessels weekly to prevent larvae growth.
- Install mesh barriers on home ventilation systems and open windows.
- Apply personal protection repellent during daytime mosquito biting hours.
- Clear rain gutters and clear Monsoonal pooling zones inside property yards.
Source: National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU), Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka. Detailed metrics are available on the Daily Mirror Health Feature.
The Sri Lanka Dengue Tracker will be updated regularly using the latest available figures from health authorities.
Readers are encouraged to check the dashboard for emerging trends and take preventive action by removing mosquito breeding sites, keeping their surroundings clean, and seeking medical advice if dengue symptoms develop.
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