Dengue Outbreak
Sri Lanka is experiencing a significant dengue epidemic with cases approaching 50,000 across 14 districts and hospitals becoming overwhelmed. The Asian Development Bank has launched an innovation challenge to develop urban dengue control solutions.
Dengue cases hitting 50,000 and hospitals are *overwhelmed*, but don't worry—the ADB's got a half-million dollar innovation challenge launching in 2026. Nothing says "emergency response" like a deadline two years away and a grant that'll probably fund someone's PowerPoint presentation on mosquito awareness.
Dengue Hits 14 Districts as Cases Near 50,000: Hospitals Overwhelmed as Cases Surge Watch: https://t.co/lxw42jchj2 #News1st #Newsfirst #NewsSriLanka #Lanka #SL #SriLanka #Dengue #Sickness #Health #BRT
@ADB_HQ launches Urban Dengue Control Innovation Challenge for Sri Lanka. Up to USD 450,000 grant per pilot project ⏰ Deadline: 14 August 2026 https://t.co/uy2X9fruVC #dengue #publichealth #developmentconnect #ADB #srilanka https://t.co/4Gta7MqAUj