What you need to know about the latest outbreak of dengue fever
WebHealth Apr 12, 2024 2:42 PM EDT. Roughly 4.7 million people have been infected with dengue fever so far in 2024, an explosion of cases centered in Latin America and the Caribbean that experts...
Dengue- Global situation - World Health Organization (WHO)
WebDec 21, 2023 · In 2023, 171 991 dengue cases have been reported in countries in the region and 753 deaths. Evidence of dengue circulation has been detected in local populations and/or among travelers returning from more than 30 African countries.
Dengue is sweeping through the Americas early this year | AP News
WebMar 28, 2024 · By DÁNICA COTO. Updated 12:04 PM PDT, March 28, 2024. SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue is surging across the Americas early this year from Puerto Rico to Brazil, with 3.5 million cases of the tropical disease reported so …
Spike in dengue cases due to global warming, warns WHO | UN News
Web21 July 2023 Health. Global warming marked by higher average temperatures, precipitation and longer periods of drought, could prompt a record number of dengue infections worldwide, the World...
Dengue is breaking records in the Americas — what’s behind the …
Web27 July 2023. Dengue is breaking records in the Americas — what’s behind the surge? Increasing temperatures contribute to longer dengue seasons, and could drive the geographical expansion of...
Dengue and severe dengue - World Health Organization (WHO)
WebApr 23, 2024 · The highest number of dengue cases was recorded in 2023, affecting over 80 countries in all regions of WHO. Since the beginning of 2023 ongoing transmission, combined with an unexpected spike in dengue cases, resulted in a historic high of over 6.5 million cases and more than 7300 dengue-related deaths reported.
What to Know About Dengue Fever as Cases Spread to New Places
WebOct 24, 2023 · Cases of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne viral illness that can be fatal, are surging around the world. The increase is occurring both in places that have long struggled with the disease and in...
Dengue and severe dengue - World Health Organization (WHO)
Web6 days ago · Dengue and severe dengue. Newsroom. Latest news from WHO. All →. 7 May 2024. News release. WHO Results Report 2023 shows notable health achievements and calls for concerted drive toward Sustainable Development Goals. 7 May 2024. Departmental update. World Asthma Day: WHO calls for better education to empower …
Dengue is spreading. Can new vaccines and antivirals halt its rise?
Web07 November 2023. Dengue is spreading. Can new vaccines and antivirals halt its rise? Scientists warn that it will take multiple methods to stop the disease, which is also known as breakbone...
Millions infected with dengue as hotter ... - Associated Press News
WebDec 13, 2023 · SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Dengue is sweeping across the Western Hemisphere in numbers not seen since record-keeping began more than four decades ago, with experts warning that rising temperatures and rapid urbanization are accelerating the pace of infections.
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