A four‑year‑old girl from Dickwella has died of dengue hemorrhagic fever while receiving treatment at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit of Galle National Hospital.
The child was first admitted to Dickwella District Hospital with severe fever, later transferred to Matara General Hospital, and subsequently moved to Galle National Hospital for intensive care.
Despite treatment, she succumbed to complications on Monday (20), with the sudden death inquiry and post‑mortem examination confirming dengue hemorrhagic fever.
The death comes as Sri Lanka has recorded 78,125 dengue cases so far in 2026, with 56 fatalities and a case fatality rate of 0.07%.
July alone has seen 22,749 infections, following 21,355 in June, underscoring sustained high transmission.
The Western Province remains the hardest hit, accounting for 41,236 cases (52.78%), led by Gampaha and Colombo.
The Southern Province has reported 11,950 cases, with Matara and Galle among the highest‑burden districts.
Authorities have identified 162 high‑risk MOH areas in Week 28, with an average of 2,652 new cases reported daily.
Public health officials continue to urge vigilance, noting that the seasonal peak has intensified earlier than expected, placing pressure on hospitals across the island. (Newswire)
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