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Current health alerts for Sri Lanka

Health notices reported for Sri Lanka, with what each means for your trip and how to protect yourself. Our pharmacist will tailor this to your plans.

Dengue

30 July 2026
Spread by mosquito bites

As of 29 July 2026, 84,091 dengue cases and 61 deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka in 2026.

There's a vaccine for this

Carried by mosquitoes that bite in the daytime. Cover up, use a DEET repellent and pick rooms with screens or air-conditioning.

Chikungunya

16 July 2026
Spread by mosquito bites

As of 14 July 2026, a total of 18 chikungunya cases linked to travel to Sri Lanka, were reported in the UK for 2026.

There's a vaccine for this

Daytime mosquitoes spread it, so repellent and covering up matter; a vaccine suits some travellers.

Last updated 8 August 2026. Contains public sector information from TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © UK Health Security Agency. This is general information, not personal medical advice — your travel-health needs are assessed by our pharmacist.

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