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Rise in dengue cases

An alarming increase in Dengue fever has been reported from Sri Lanka during the past three months.

Latest statistics released by the Healthcare and Nutrition Ministry show a 19 percent increase of the disease during the last three months. A total of 3,308 dengue cases were reported during the last nine weeks and the number of deaths reported is 40.

According to latest statistics released by the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry only 728 dengue cases had been reported in January last year . It had increased up to 1,249 in January this year.

In 2008 there were 6,560 dengue cases and 27 deaths. The number of dengue cases reported in 2006 was 7,327 and the number of deaths 28.

A drastic increase has been reported from several other countries in the region.

The ministry has allocated Rs.50 million for dengue control this year and the amount of funds allocated for this last year was Rs.22 million.

According to the Deputy Director General, Health Services, (Public Health Services),Dr.Palitha Maheepala, the highest number of dengue cases and deaths were reported in 2004.

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