Dengue fever

Sri Lanka expands anti-dengue drive as deaths mount

A worker fumigating a residential area during a mosquito control programme in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 19.

Bangladesh warns of dengue surge as weather aids spread

The spread of dengue fever in Bangladesh has accelerated in recent weeks.

Malaysia records more than 38,000 dengue cases in first half of 2026

A worker fogging a mosquito breeding area in Kuala Lumpur.

Sri Lanka troops to battle deadly dengue mosquitoes as cases rise

A worker from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) department fumigates a residential area during a mosquito control programme in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 19.

Sri Lanka battles surge in dengue fever, with more than 44,000 cases so far this year

A worker from the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) department fumigates an area during a mosquito control programme in Colombo, Sri Lanka, June 19, 2026. REUTERS/Thilina Kaluthotage

119 dengue cases recorded in Singapore in second week of June, highest so far in 2026

There were 12 active dengue clusters reported as at June 15, including four with the red-alert classification.

Regional groups sign pact to team up and boost dengue defence

Senior Minister of State for Sustainability and the Environment Dr Janil Puthucheary speaking at the 9th Asia Dengue Summit, at Orchard Hotel on June 15.

Five volunteers given weakened dengue virus in study to help develop treatments and vaccines

Between March and May 2026, the participants received a weakened strain of the DENV-3 serotype of the dengue virus.

Brazil suspends dengue vaccine following two deaths

Brazil's health minister said the effects had not been observed during tests on over 16,000 volunteers.

53 dengue cases reported in Singapore last week, highest weekly total so far in 2026

There were six reported active dengue clusters as at May 25 – none of which were pegged with a red alert level, defined as a high-risk area with 10 or more cases.

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