# Dengue fever management in Central America and the Caribbean

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dengue-fever-management-in-central-america-and-the-caribbean
> Updated: 2026-08-25T15:59:43.000Z. Sources: 36. Developments: 2.

Public health authorities in the Dominican Republic and Honduras are implementing measures to manage dengue fever. 

In the Dominican Republic, the Ministry of Public Health has launched the ‘Ganémosle al Dengue’ campaign, focusing on the slogan ‘Elimina, Limpia y Tapa’. This initiative involves intensive fumigation, vector control, and community awareness to reduce Aedes aegypti mosquito populations. Health Minister Víctor Atallah has called for citizen participation in inspecting potential breeding sites, such as tires and water tanks. While the country has seen a reduction in cases compared to previous years, authorities have intervened in over 500,000 homes to maintain surveillance.

In Honduras, the Secretariat of Health has reported four deaths related to dengue in 2026, including a recent fatality in the Distrito Central. Although officials state the country is not currently facing an epidemic, they have noted rising infection rates in the Cortés department. Health officials are urging the public to tightly cover water storage containers to prevent mosquito breeding, particularly in areas where potable water access is limited.

## Claims

- Mexico is conducting the Second National Day of Struggle against Dengue, Zika, and Chikungunya from August 24 to 28, 2026. (corroborated by 6 sources)
- San Luis Potosí has recorded 22 dengue cases and zero deaths during 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Public Health reports 245 confirmed dengue cases so far this year as of epidemiological week 31. (single source)
- Dengue cases in the Dominican Republic decreased by 76% in 2025 compared to 2024. (single source)
- The World Health Organization reports that global dengue cases rose from 500,000 in 2000 to 14.6 million in 2024. (single source)
- In Tabasco, authorities have eliminated more than 3,283 tons of scrap objects used as mosquito breeding sites. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Honduras reports four dengue deaths in 2026

Honduras has recorded four dengue-related deaths in 2026, including a 28-year-old man in the Distrito Central. Health officials are urging the public to eliminate mosquito breeding sites.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/honduras-reports-four-dengue-deaths-in-2026

### 2026-08-24: Dominican Republic health authorities intensify dengue prevention efforts

The Dominican Republic's Ministry of Public Health is ramping up dengue prevention through the ‘Ganémosle al Dengue’ campaign, focusing on mosquito breeding site elimination and community involvement.

33 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-leads-regional-cybersecurity-resilience-despite-high-chinese-tech-dependency

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Cite as: Dengue fever management in Central America and the Caribbean. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dengue-fever-management-in-central-america-and-the-caribbean