Sri Lanka has deployed military personnel to assist in an urgent anti-dengue campaign following a surge of 68,672 infections and 49 confirmed deaths.

Authorities have issued guidance for preschool children to wear protective clothing as the nation faces a spike in dengue fever transmissions. The appeal aims to minimize mosquito exposure during a critical high-risk period.

Sri Lanka is grappling with a sharp increase in dengue infections as hospitals in the Western Province reach maximum capacity. Health authorities are pivoting to proactive vector control as monsoon rains fuel the rapid spread of the virus.

With daily hospital admissions exceeding 1,000, Sri Lanka has mobilized its military to identify and eliminate mosquito breeding sites using drones.