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This could be the worst year yet for dengue in the Americas

Climate change and El Niño are contributing to the spread of dengue in the Americas.

Dengue cases are on the rise in North and South America, with over 3.5 million reported cases so far in 2024. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Bangladesh experienced its highest number of dengue cases and deaths in 2023.

Children are particularly vulnerable to dengue, with a majority of deaths being children under the age of 10. [ more ]

Ars Technica

Puerto Rico declared a public health emergency due to a significant increase in dengue cases compared to previous years.

Dengue prevention measures in Puerto Rico include wearing insect repellent and eliminating standing water where mosquitoes breed. [ more ]

www.npr.org

Dengue outbreak in Brazil overwhelms healthcare system

Efforts to address dengue fever challenges in Brazil [ more ]

english.elpais.com

Dengue virus outbreak in Peru has led to a state of emergency being declared in 20 regions.

Authorities in Peru have been criticized for a slow response to the dengue epidemic, despite clear recommendations from specialists. [ more ]

time.com

Peru declared a health emergency due to a surge in dengue cases exacerbated by El Nino.

The health emergency will facilitate faster fund transfer and medical assistance to the affected regions. [ more ]

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