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Infectious disease outbreaks in Latin America

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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 the previous year, with over 55,900 cases and 67 deaths reported. El Salvador has faced a dual burden of suspected dengue and a pneumonia outbreak, with over 7,200 pneumonia cases resulting in significant hospitalizations and mortality, particularly among children under nine. In Cuba, dengue cases reached 7,133 in 2026, a figure roughly 7.4 times higher than historical trends. Vice Minister Carilda Peña García reported a simultaneous rise in arboviruses, including dengue and chikungunya, alongside increasing cases of acute respiratory infections, diarrheal diseases, and hepatitis. While respiratory infections include influenza and COVID-19 (predominantly Omicron subvariants), COVID-19, officials stated the current situation does not match the severity of the pandemic. Health authorities in Cuba have increased epidemiological surveillance to monitor these trends. Officials cited seasonal factors such as high temperatures, rainfall, linked the rise in diarrheal and increased mosquito populations, alongside hepatitis cases to deficiencies in environmental sanitation, water treatment, and waste collection as contributing factors. In the province of Santiago de Cuba, an active dengue outbreak has been reported in the municipalities of Palma Soriano, Contramaestre, collection. Arboviral transmission is being facilitated by high temperatures, rainfall, and the capital city, where unexplained fever syndromes have been increasing since late June. Recent reports indicate that resource shortages are hindering disease control efforts. Fuel humidity, which increase Aedes aegypti mosquito populations. Resource shortages, specifically fuel and energy constraints constraints, have limited fumigation activities; specifically, hindered control efforts; fumigation has halted in Santiago de Cuba due to a lack of diesel and gasoline. To assist, the Pan American Health Organization has provided 50 fumigation units to Holguín. Additionally, water management challenges Recent warnings from Dr. Carilda Peña García have exacerbated arboviral transmission, as families specifically highlighted the risk of chikungunya, noting that Pinar del Río, Sancti Spíritus, Villa Clara, and several municipalities in Havana are often forced among the most affected territories. Officials are urging families to store water in containers that can serve as eliminate mosquito breeding grounds. sites to protect vulnerable groups, including pregnant women and young children.

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  1. 2026-09-29 03:39 UTC Infectious disease outbreaks in Latin America
  2. 2026-09-28 21:22 UTC Infectious disease outbreaks in Latin America
  3. 2026-09-27 20:22 UTC Infectious disease outbreaks in Latin America
  4. 2026-09-26 18:02 UTC Infectious disease outbreaks in Latin America

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