Sri Lanka, July 13 -- With dengue cases continuing to rise across the country, medical experts have warned that the next two weeks will be extremely critical in preventing a further escalation of the outbreak.

Consultant Physician Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama told the Daily Mirror that the current weather conditions, coupled with the increasing number of dengue infections, could lead to a significant spike in cases if preventive measures are not strengthened.

"The coming two weeks are extremely critical. If the public and authorities fail to act now, we could see a sharp increase in dengue cases," he said.

Dr. Wijewickrama stressed that dengue prevention remains the most effective way to curb the spread of the disease, that every household...