Event Brief
Sri Lanka appoints military-led unit to monitor dengue
Filed: Jun 24, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Summary: Sri Lanka appointed a military-led monitoring unit as dengue cases and deaths rise, straining hospitals.
WHO: Sri Lanka’s government; President’s Office; Health Ministry
WHAT: Appointed a military-led monitoring unit to oversee the dengue outbreak response.
WHEN: Jun 22, 2026 at 12:38 AM ET
WHERE: Sri Lanka
WHY: Dengue cases and deaths rose to 47,530 cases and 29 deaths by June 22, straining public health capacity.
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