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Media quoting the Sri Lanka Ministry of Health report continuing transmission of dengue fever across the country. There were 2 416 cases in the first of week of June 2022 with Colombo, Gampaha, Kalutara, Kandy, Galle, Jaffna, Kegalle, and Ratnapura districts particularly affected.
Dengue is an infection found in tropical and sub-tropical climates worldwide. It is spread by Aedes mosquito bites and can cause a severe flu-like illness.
There is no vaccine against dengue licensed in the UK. Treatment is supportive only.
All travellers to endemic regions are potentially at risk of dengue fever and should be aware of this infection. Aedes mosquitoes are particularly persistent and aggressive. They bite between dawn and dusk.
Travellers developing a fever during or on return from travel are advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
