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65,000 Dengue Cases Prompt Sri Lankan Universities Online

7/10/2026

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Sri Lanka’s dengue surge, now over 65,000 cases, has forced universities to alter teaching formats to protect student health.
The University of Colombo shifted some lectures online after recording 71 student dengue cases since May.
The National Dengue Control Unit reported 65,034 cases nationwide, with Colombo province accounting for roughly one-fifth.
A military-led team and police have intensified inspections, drone surveillance, clean-up campaigns, fogging and public-awareness efforts.

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Story summary

Sri Lanka’s dengue surge, now over 65,000 cases, has forced universities to alter teaching formats to protect student health.
The University of Colombo shifted some lectures online after recording 71 student dengue cases since May.
The National Dengue Control Unit reported 65,034 cases nationwide, with Colombo province accounting for roughly one-fifth.
A military-led team and police have intensified inspections, drone surveillance, clean-up campaigns, fogging and public-awareness efforts.