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2 die, over 50 suffer fever amid dengue outbreak at Tenkasi camp

short by / on Thursday, 20 August, 2026
Dengue has raised concerns at a Sri Lankan Tamil rehabilitation camp in Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu, after two deaths, including that of a 27-year-old woman. More than 50 residents have reportedly suffered from fever in the past month. Health teams have increased monitoring, while residents are seeking better cleanliness, regular fogging, removal of stagnant water and timely medical care.
read more at Medical Dialogues