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Health Director confirms large outbreak of dengue fever in DR

Published on: October 25, 2023
14:25

Santo Domingo, Oct 25 (Prensa Latina) The director of the Dominican Health Service, Mario Lama, acknowledged there is a large outbreak of dengue fever in the country and that one hospital is registering up to 140 admissions in a day.

Over 3K Dominicans hospitalized for suspected dengue

Published on: October 23, 2023
13:07

Santo Domingo, Oct 23 (Prensa Latina) More than 3,000 people with suspected dengue symptoms have been hospitalized in September after a dengue outbreak that is presently affecting Dominican Republic, the Public Health Ministry reported on Monday.

WHO recommends new vaccine against malaria, dengue, meningitis

Published on: October 5, 2023
17:55

Geneva, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) At the much-anticipated meeting of the Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE), the World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday issued recommendations for three new groundbreaking vaccines to combat malaria, dengue and meningitis, the director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals, according to Kate O'Brien, Director of the Department of Immunization, Vaccines and Biologicals at WHO.

Italy: 249 dengue cases reported since January 1

Published on: October 5, 2023
12:15

Rome, Oct 5 (Prensa Latina) From January 1, 2023, to date, 249 cases of dengue have been confirmed in Italy, including 42 local infections and 207 people infected abroad.

Costa Rica boosts campaign against dengue fever

Published on: October 4, 2023
13:42

San José, Oct 4 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Environment and Energy joined regional offices of the National System of Conservation Areas (SINAC) to support the work of health authorities in the fight against dengue, a disease on the rise today in Costa Rica.

Jamaica appeals for blood donations to back dengue outbreak response

Published on: September 27, 2023
17:48

Kingston, Sep 27 (Prensa Latina) With an outbreak of dengue fever in Jamaica, the Ministry of Health and Wellness is encouraging voluntary blood donations as it anticipates an increase in the demand for blood and blood products.

Guatemala´s MSPAS reports over 16K dengue cases

Published on: September 13, 2023
18:13

Guatemala City, Sep 13 (Prensa Latina) Guatemala´s Public Health and Social Assistance Ministry (MSPAS) on Wednesday reported (till today) at least 16,524 cases of dengue, more than 2,000 reported in last update.

High incidence of dengue fever in Dominican Republic causes alerts

Published on: September 6, 2023
12:59

Santo Domingo, Sep 6 (Prensa Latina) The Dominican Ministry of Public Health affirmed that the highest incidence of dengue fever is concentrated in Greater Santo Domingo and Santiago province, although it is a situation that affects the country as a whole.

Guatemala declares three-month health emergency due to dengue fever

Published on: August 31, 2023
14:09

Guatemala City, Aug 31 (Prensa Latina) The Ministry of Health and Social Assistance (Mspas) of Guatemala decreed from today for three months a national health emergency due to the increase of 150% of dengue cases.

Growing dengue toll leads to red alert in Guatemalan tourist city

Published on: August 30, 2023
16:41

Guatemala City, Aug 30 (Prensa Latina) Health authorities reported on Wednesday a 152% rise in dengue cases in Guatemala, compared to 2022, leading to a red alert in Antigua Guatemala tourist city.

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