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Ministry of Health of Chile

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Chile hantavirus outbreak response

2 clusters · 21 sources · last updated

Latest: Chile's Health Ministry Declares Nationwide Hantavirus Alert

In late July 2026 Chile reported a severe hantavirus pulmonary syndrome case in the rural commune of Palena, Los Lagos region. A 37‑year‑old woman required mechanical ventilation and ECMO support after being transferred

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Chile expands free flu vaccine, 6M+ doses administered

5 clusters · 32 sources · last updated

Latest: Chile expands free flu vaccination, surpasses 6 million doses administered

Chile’s universal free‑influenza vaccination programme, launched on 23 July after lifting all age and risk‑group limits, continues to broaden coverage. The Ministry of Health reported that by week 19 of the 2026 campaign

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