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Arbovirus trends in Paraíba, Brazil

Overview

The State Health Secretariat of Paraíba reported a 16.37% increase in probable dengue cases between January and October 2026 compared to the previous year, totaling 7,217 cases.

Fourteen deaths have been confirmed due to dengue, with fatalities distributed across various municipalities including São Bento and Campina Grande. Six additional deaths are currently under investigation. Dengue represents 97.05% of the 7,436 probable arbovirus cases recorded in the state. While dengue cases rose, chikungunya cases saw a 57.79% reduction during the same period.

Entities

Paraíba · Paraíba State Health Secretariat · Galego Souza · Secretaria de Estado da Saúde da Paraíba

Timeline

  1. [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Paraíba reports 16% increase in dengue cases and 14 deaths

    Paraíba has seen a 16.37% increase in probable dengue cases, totaling 7,217 infections and 14 confirmed deaths between January and October 2026, according to the State Health Secretariat.

  2. [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Paraíba reports rising diabetes deaths and new disability status for Type 1

    Diabetes deaths in Paraíba, Brazil, rose 6.1% in early 2026, averaging nearly five deaths daily. Meanwhile, a new state law now recognizes Type 1 diabetes as a disability for legal purposes.

Sources

cbnparaiba.com.br · paraibainforma.com.br · portalhortolandia.com.br · tribunadigital.com.br · tvverdevale.com.br · vitrinedocariri.com.br · wscom.com.br