Sri Lanka, June 11 -- Sri Lanka has recorded more than 5,000 dengue cases within the past 10 days, raising concerns among health authorities about the growing pressure on the country's healthcare system.

Consultant Physician Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama of the National Institute of Infectious Diseases (NIID) warned that if the current trend continues, hospitals could face an unbearable burden in the coming weeks.

Speaking on the country's dengue situation, Dr. Wijewickrama highlighted Sri Lanka's internationally recognised expertise in dengue management. The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the National Institute of Infectious Diseases, commonly known as Angoda Hospital, as a regional research and training centre for dengue in...