Dengue Cases Rising

Sri Lanka reported 1,217 dengue cases within a 24-hour period, prompting health authorities to initiate an islandwide control program. The rapid increase in cases has triggered coordinated public health efforts across the nation.

1,217 cases in 24 hours and they're *just now* starting a control program—apparently mosquitoes needed a formal invitation before anyone showed up with a spray can. At this rate, dengue's gonna need its own frequent flyer program.