Ministry of Health (Minsa)

Regional measles, pertussis & dengue outbreaks continue

35 clusters · 124 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Peru reports 59% increase in dengue deaths amid El Niño heat

Honduras’ pertussis epidemic has accelerated, with confirmed cases climbing to about 190 by mid‑2026 and infant deaths rising to 15. Measles activity in Honduras has shifted to sustained local transmission, with sixteen

Infectious disease outbreaks in Latin America

5 clusters · 40 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Dengue fever cases rise in Brazil, Cuba, Philippines, and Florida

Latin American and Caribbean nations are experiencing a surge in infectious diseases, characterized by rising dengue fever and respiratory infection rates. In Peru, dengue cases increased by approximately 79% compared to

Mental health trends in Chile and Peru

2 clusters · 366 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: World Mental Health Day initiatives focus on lived experiences and stigma reduction

Data from the 2024 Demographic and Health Survey in Peru indicates that 14.1% of women aged 15 and older experienced a depressive episode in the last twelve months, a rate significantly higher than the 6.8% reported for

Healthcare access and infrastructure in Latin America

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Health centers in Bolivia and Panama face infrastructure and service demands

Discussions regarding healthcare access and infrastructure have emerged across several Latin American nations. In Bolivia and Colombia, the fundamental right to health has been a central theme. In Bolivia, the Hospital d