Sri Lanka has deployed Air Force drones to combat its worst dengue outbreak in nearly a decade. With over 77,000 reported infections and 56 deaths this year, the government has stepped up surveillance efforts, including a military-led monitoring unit, to identify mosquito breeding hotspots and contain the spread of the disease.

Sri Lanka deploys Air Force drones against worst dengue outbreak 

Sri Lanka is facing a major dengue outbreak. Cases have crossed 66,000 with 46 deaths reported so far. Hospitals are under pressure and health authorities are urging people to eliminate mosquito breeding sites. Several universities have shifted classes to online mode to curb transmission among students. With monsoon rains creating ideal conditions for mosquitoes, officials warn the numbers could rise further.


Sri Lanka: Dengue cases cross 66,000 mark, 46 dead

Scientists in Hyderabad have warned that dengue-carrying mosquitoes may be evolving resistance to conventional control measures. New research by CSIR-IICT and CSIR-CCMB raises fresh concerns over the future of dengue prevention and public health.

Hyderabad: Scientists flag an evolving public health threat 

Sri Lanka is facing a sharp rise in dengue infections, with reported cases surpassing 54,000 nationwide. Health authorities have linked the surge to conditions created by the November 2025 cyclone, which triggered floods, landslides, and left behind debris that became ideal mosquito breeding grounds. June alone recorded more than 20,000 cases, marking a dramatic increase from the previous month.

Sri Lanka’s Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Cross 54,000

Google is backing a new initiative to combat dengue as environmental authorities review a controversial proposal to release specially engineered mosquitoes aimed at reducing disease spread. The move has sparked debate over public health benefits, environmental risks, and the future of biotech-driven mosquito control. EPS is currently evaluating the request as concerns over rising dengue cases continue to grow worldwide.


Google Backs New Dengue Fight as EPS Reviews Controversial Mosquito Release Plan

Sudan: In past month, more than 5,000 cases of malaria, typhoid and dengue fever, causing dozens of deaths, have been reported.


Sudan: Dengue cases on rise, over 2,000 cases of dengue fever recorded over the week 

Onset of monsoon rains coupled with lack of awareness and readiness to tackle the mosquito menace is causing a surge in dengue cases in Bangladesh. The largest number of cases are emerging in areas outside Dhaka. Over 10,000 cases have been reported this year alone, with warnings that numbers could rise sharply. Medical infrastructure struggles to cope. A report on Inside South Asia



Bangladesh Sees Surge in Dengue Cases, At Least 179 People Died 

Dengue risk rises in the monsoon due to mosquito breeding in stagnant water. Learn how to prevent dengue with simple steps like removing still water, using repellents, and seeking early treatment if symptoms appear.

Simple ways to protect yourself from dengue and mosquito bites during the monsoon

Residents in a central Manila neighbourhood lined up Wednesday, as dengue cases spike nationwide, to collect a bounty -- one peso for every five mosquitoes, dead or alive. Watch in for more details!

Kill mosquitoes and get money: Philippines solution to curb dengue outbreak

A study published in Science Advances has confirmed that temperature and rainfall are key factors influencing the spread of dengue fever. Researchers analysed data to understand how climate variations impact mosquito populations and disease transmission.

Climate change is increasing the spread of dengue around the world: Report

In Bangladesh, two more dengue patients died while 934 were admitted to different hospitals in the country in the past 24 hours till this morning. Watch to know more!

Bangladesh: Spread Of Deadly Dengue Fever In Bangladesh Alarms Authorities | World News | WION

Bangladesh Dengue Outbreak: 10 Died, 999 Hospitalised in 24 Hours

Scientists have come up with a strange solution to stop the breeding of mosquitoes and combat diseases like dengue and Zika—make the male deaf so they are unable to mate and breed.

Deaf mosquitoes can't have sex, so scientists see it as a way to combat dengue

Nepal is fighting a surge in dengue cases, which is a potentially deadly disease once unheard of in the country's high-altitude Himalayan regions. A patient receives treatment for dengue in Nepal, which has reported more than 28,000 cases of the mosquito-borne illness this year, highlighting a significant public health challenge.

Dengue Outbreak in Nepal: More Than 28,000 Infections Reported This Year

Dengue Outbreak in Nepal: Over 28,000 Infected This Year

Nepal is fighting a surge in dengue cases, which is a potentially deadly disease once unheard of in the country's high-altitude Himalayan regions. This comes as climate change and urbanisation nurture fever-bringing mosquitoes in new zones.

Nepal Dengue Crisis: 12 Killed & 28,000 Infected This Year

Researchers have come up with a method to control mosquito populations. This new method might also provide an alternative to insecticides. In a new study, published on Monday (Jul 22) in Communications Biology, researchers at Virginia Tech said that understanding the sex determination pathway and its disruptions in mosquitoes can play a vital role in the effective control of disease vectors through genetic manipulations based on sex separation.

Intersex mosquitoes may help stop diseases like dengue, Zika, yellow fever and Chikungunya: Study

Cases and deaths from the Dengue epidemic in Peru have more than tripled so far in 2024 compared to the same period last year. The government is stepping up efforts to contain the infections.

Gravitas: Dengue fever cases surging worldwide, CDC warns of increased risk in US

Peru: Climate Change triples dengue deaths

The dengue outbreak in Argentina has led to a shortage of mosquito repellent. As the country deals with its worst dengue crisis in recent years, mosquito repellents have been sold out in virtually all of the stores across the capital city of Buenos Aires, a report by the news agency Associated Press said early Saturday (Apr 6).

'No hay repelente': Dengue outbreak in Argentina leads to mosquito repellent shortage

Dengue is surging across the Americas early this year from Puerto Rico to Brazil, with 3.5 million cases of the tropical disease reported so far, health officials said Thursday. Watch in for more details!

Dengue sweeps through the Americas early this year

Argentina meanwhile is battling a surge in Dengue cases which is surpassed last year's records. It also reflects a wider worry around South America where warmer and wetter weather has led to an uptake in the number of cases.

Dengue outbreak in Argentina, over 120,000 cases recorded in 2023-24

Dengue outbreak in Argentina to break previous records

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Sri Lanka deploys Air Force drones against worst dengue outbreak

Sri Lanka deploys Air Force drones against worst dengue outbreak

Sri Lanka: Dengue cases cross 66,000 mark, 46 dead

Hyderabad: Scientists flag an evolving public health threat

Sri Lanka’s Dengue Crisis Deepens as Cases Cross 54,000

Google Backs New Dengue Fight as EPS Reviews Controversial Mosquito Release Plan

Sudan: Dengue cases on rise, over 2,000 cases of dengue fever recorded over the week

Bangladesh Sees Surge in Dengue Cases, At Least 179 People Died

Simple ways to protect yourself from dengue and mosquito bites during monsoon

Kill mosquitoes and get money: Philippines solution to curb dengue outbreak

Climate change is increasing the spread of dengue around the world: Report

Bangladesh: Spread Of Deadly Dengue Fever In Bangladesh Alarms Authorities | World News | WION

Bangladesh Dengue Outbreak: 10 Died, 999 Hospitalised in 24 Hours

Deaf mosquitoes can't have sex, so scientists see it as a way to combat dengue

Dengue Outbreak in Nepal: More Than 28,000 Infections Reported This Year

Dengue Outbreak in Nepal: Over 28,000 Infected This Year

Nepal Dengue Crisis: 12 Killed & 28,000 Infected This Year

Intersex mosquitoes may help stop diseases like dengue, Zika, yellow fever and Chikungunya: Study

Gravitas: Dengue fever cases surging worldwide, CDC warns of increased risk in US

Peru: Climate Change triples dengue deaths

'No hay repelente': Dengue outbreak in Argentina leads to mosquito repellent shortage

Dengue sweeps through the Americas early this year

Dengue outbreak in Argentina, over 120,000 cases recorded in 2023-24

Dengue outbreak in Argentina to break previous records