Travel health alerts
Disease outbreak alerts for Sri Lanka
2 outbreaks reported for Sri Lanka
Last checked against TravelHealthPro on 2026-07-17.
Chikungunya
Reported 16 July 2026Spread 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
Spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes — repellent and covering up are key; a vaccine may suit some travellers.
Dengue
Reported 16 July 2026Spread by mosquito bites
As of 15 July 2026, Sri Lanka has reported a total of 72,430 dengue cases, with 49 deaths, during 2026.
There's a vaccine for this
Spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes. Use a DEET repellent, cover up, and stay somewhere with screens or air-conditioning.
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