PAHO Urges Countries to Strengthen Dengue Prevention in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean

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PAHO Urges Countries to Strengthen Dengue Prevention in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean

By PAHO Washington, DC, 24 May 2024 (PAHO)- As a result of the increase in cases of dengue fever in the southern hemisphere and the beginning of the season of increased transmission in the northern hemisphere, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) urges countries of Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean to strengthen preventive measures […]

PAHO Calls for Collective Action in Response to Record Increase in Dengue Cases in the Americas

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PAHO Calls for Collective Action in Response to Record Increase in Dengue Cases in the Americas

Washington, DC, March 28, 2024 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) today warned about the surge in dengue cases in the Americas. As of March 26, 2024, over 3.5 million cases and more than 1,000 deaths have been reported in the region. “This is cause for concern, as it represents three times more cases than those reported for […]