Dengue crackdown: Sri Lanka has deployed military drones and ground teams to find rooftop mosquito breeding sites as dengue cases cross 77,000 and deaths rise, with hospitals reporting heavy new case loads and officials warning that prior infection with one strain doesn’t protect against the others. Heart surgery backlog: More than 25,000 patients are waiting for heart surgeries and other major procedures, with some lists reportedly stretching to 2029; doctors’ groups urge faster action and better funding so poorer patients aren’t stuck on long queues. Drug testing expansion: Sri Lanka is rolling out more mobile drug testing for public transport workers, aiming to strengthen screening and reduce harm from substance use. Food security & prices: The President called for a stronger price regulation mechanism, pushing Lanka Sathosa and co-operatives to help protect consumers, alongside projects like concessionary mechanical dryers for farmers. Justice & health system strain: Judicial reforms and investigations are being discussed as part of broader governance changes, while healthcare capacity remains under pressure from ongoing disease surges. Workplace wellbeing via insurance app: AIA+ was launched in Sri Lanka to combine insurance, wellbeing tracking, payments and claims in one digital platform. Youth health research: A study highlights that a caffeine + L-theanine supplement may help adolescents with ADHD improve selective attention during tasks. Safety incident: A passenger returning from Sri Lanka died after collapsing at Chennai Airport, with doctors suspecting sudden cardiac arrest. Sports-linked health: A veteran Sri Lankan coach died after an altercation during a match, renewing attention on safety and discipline at youth sports facilities.