World Health Organization publishes an integrated review of Sri Lanka's malaria, leishmaniasis, filariasis and dengue control programmes

22 October 2026

The World Health Organization published on 22 October 2026 a comprehensive integrated review of malaria, leishmaniasis, filariasis and dengue control programmes in Sri Lanka.
The review was organised by the World Health Organization Regional Office for South-East Asia with the Country Office and the Ministry of Health.
It is a mission report covering 13 to 20 May 2024.
The report notes that Sri Lanka has eliminated several diseases as public health problems, including polio, malaria, measles and leprosy, and has been certified for hepatitis B control.
It records that dengue remains a persistent challenge with recurring outbreaks across all districts.
It notes that malaria imports pose a re-introduction risk, lymphatic filariasis persists in some localised areas and cutaneous leishmaniasis is an emerging concern.