The Anti Malaria Campaign (AMC) has announced that 35 malaria cases have been reported in Sri Lanka so far this year, including one fatality.

Although Sri Lanka was officially declared malaria-free in 2016, health officials have confirmed that most of the recent cases were detected among individuals returning from overseas.

Dr. Indeewarie Gunaratna, Consultant Community Physician at the Anti Malaria Campaign, stated that the public can obtain further information or assistance regarding malaria prevention and treatment by contacting 071 284 1767.