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flag Sri Lanka reports over 10,000 leptospirosis cases this year, with rain and farming activities raising risks.

flag Over 10,000 cases of leptospirosis, or "rat fever," have been reported in Sri Lanka this year, with numbers expected to rise due to rainy weather and farming activities. flag High-risk groups include paddy farmers, miners, and flood victims. flag Last year, Sri Lanka saw over 9,000 cases and nearly 200 deaths. flag The Ministry of Health is providing free antibiotics to combat the disease. flag In Jaffna, five deaths from an unidentified fever have been reported, with samples sent for testing to confirm if it is leptospirosis.

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