Ministry of Health of Peru

Measles surge in Americas: Regional outbreaks and responses

41 clusters · 211 sources · last updated about 9 hours ago

Latest: Mexico measles outbreak exceeds 20,000 cases

The measles outbreak across the Americas continues to pose significant public health challenges. In Mexico, the situation has escalated, with total infections reaching 20,350 and 50 deaths reported since February 2025. T

Extreme weather and El Niño impacts in the Americas

20 clusters · 282 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Peru: President Fujimori announces prison security and El Niño measures

Extreme weather conditions continue to impact the Americas. In Mexico, atmospheric instability and tropical waves drive heavy rainfall in Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Jalisco, while heatwaves persist in northern regions. In the

Regional measles, pertussis & dengue outbreaks continue

35 clusters · 124 sources · last updated 4 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

Disability and health welfare developments in South America

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Bolivia enacts law for solidarity air travel for critical patients

Developments regarding social welfare and health rights have emerged across South America. In Bolivia, advocacy groups from the Nueva Esperanza organization have called for an increase in the monthly allowance for indivi

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

Organ donation awareness in Latin America

5 clusters · 24 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Peru organ donation operations save multiple lives

Public health and religious organizations in Peru, Mexico, and Paraguay continue efforts to increase awareness regarding organ and tissue donation. In Paraguay, the Archdiocese of Asunción marked National Organ and Tissu

Public health challenges in Latin America

2 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Health risks rise with wellness trends in Mexico and Argentina

Latin America is facing diverse public health challenges, ranging from infectious disease outbreaks to concerns over modern wellness trends. Infectious disease concerns include a measles outbreak in Peru’s Loreto region