The Oropouche virus, once localized to the Amazon, is now spreading due to climate change and deforestation, with cases rising significantly in 2024.
In 2024, Oropouche cases in Brazil jumped to 7,284, signaling a concerning geographic expansion and increasing prevalence in new areas including Bolivia and Cuba.
Health organizations like PAHO are on high alert as the Oropouche virus, transmitted by insects similar to dengue, poses an emerging global health threat.
Oropouche virus infections have been confirmed in travelers returning from Cuba, indicating its potential spread beyond traditional endemic regions.
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