Sri Lanka, March 12 -- Around 1,800 cases of leptospirosis have been reported so far this year, according to the Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health.

Speaking at a media briefing held at the Health Promotion Bureau, Consultant Community Physician Dr. Thushani Dabrera said that a higher number of cases have been reported from Galle, Matara, Kalutara, Ratnapura, Monaragala and Kegalle districts.

"Leptospirosis is the second most commonly reported infectious disease in Sri Lanka. Approximately 13,000 cases are reported annually to the Epidemiology Unit, though the actual number could be higher. Over the past few years, between 100 and 200 deaths have been reported each year. In 2024, about 300 deaths were recorded, while in 2025 th...