Nawaloka Hospitals Colombo launches Mobile Dengue Testing amid rising cases

In response to the rising dengue epidemic across the country, Nawaloka Hospitals Colombo has introduced a timely and community-focused initiative aimed at making early diagnosis and assistance more accessible to patients. As dengue cases continue to surge, the hospital is now extending its services beyond its premises through a mobile testing unit that brings diagnostic support directly to patients’ homes.

This initiative is designed to reduce the burden on patients and families during a critical time, allowing individuals who are unwell to undergo dengue testing in the comfort and safety of their homes. By eliminating the need for travel to hospitals during illness, the mobile service enables patients to rest, recover, and receive timely medical guidance, helping ensure a safer and more efficient recovery process.

Nawaloka Hospitals Colombo Medical Superintendent Dr. Tissa Perera noted that early detection remains one of the most important factors in managing dengue effectively. The mobile testing service supports this by enabling quicker identification of symptoms and allowing medical teams to provide immediate advice on treatment and treatment pathways.

He also emphasised the importance of proper clinical management from the early stage of the disease and expert medical supervision in treating dengue, particularly in severe or complicated cases, through advanced diagnostic support and specialised treatment when required. In line with its continued commitment to strengthening the national health system response amid the dengue epidemic, the hospital has further expanded its ward capacity to better support such patients, with designated dengue wards now fully established and operational to ensure more focused, efficient, and specialised services.

These dedicated wards and experienced medical and nursing teams have been specifically empowered to manage the increasing number of dengue-related admissions, enabling streamlined patient flow, closer clinical monitoring, and faster medical intervention where required. The arrangement allows medical teams to closely observe patients with varying levels of severity, ensuring that those with high-risk symptoms receive immediate and priority attention.

With this structured expansion, the hospital is better equipped to deliver timely diagnosis, continuous supervision, and advanced treatment protocols under the guidance of experienced consultants and critical care specialists. The dedicated dengue wards also help improve infection control measures and enhance overall patient safety within the facility.

This proactive step reinforces the hospital’s readiness to respond effectively to the evolving public health situation while ensuring that critically ill patients receive uninterrupted, high-quality treatments. By strengthening both infrastructure and clinical capacity, the hospital aims to reduce risks associated with delayed treatment and improve overall patient outcomes during this public health challenge.

Collectively, these initiatives reflect Nawaloka Hospital’s unwavering commitment to placing patients at the centre of services during a critical public health challenge. By combining accessible home-based testing, strengthened emergency preparedness, and expanded clinical capacity, the hospital is ensuring a more responsive, efficient, and compassionate healthcare approach to managing the dengue epidemic. As the situation continues to evolve, Nawaloka Hospitals Colombo remains firmly focused on safeguarding communities, enhancing early detection, and delivering high-quality medical care that ultimately supports faster recovery and saves lives.