# Infectious disease outbreaks in Venezuela > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/infectious-disease-outbreaks-in-venezuela > Updated: 2026-09-13T13:37:06.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2. Venezuela is experiencing a simultaneous surge in respiratory infections, including COVID-19 and influenza, alongside rising dengue cases. The state of Trujillo has reported the highest incidence of acute respiratory infections, with 181 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Nationally, dengue infections have reached 10,630 reported cases, with 25% classified as severe, primarily affecting children aged 0 to 9. In response to these and other infectious disease threats, health authorities are implementing various interventions. In Venezuela, the Ministry of Popular Power for Health, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched a training initiative in Amazonas state. This program aims to certify 15 indigenous community spokespersons in malaria diagnosis and treatment to strengthen regional laboratory networks and epidemiological control in remote areas. While the Venezuelan situation involves respiratory and dengue outbreaks, regional health concerns also extend to the Dominican Republic, where authorities have activated alerts for leptospirosis, dengue, malaria, and rabies. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-13: Public health alerts issued in Dominican Republic and Venezuela Health authorities in the Dominican Republic have issued alerts for leptospirosis, dengue, and malaria, while Venezuela is training indigenous leaders in Amazonas to combat malaria. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dominican-republic-health-service-issues-alert-over-leptospirosis-and-dengue ### 2026-09-12: Venezuela faces surge in respiratory infections and dengue Venezuela is experiencing a simultaneous rise in respiratory infections, COVID-19, influenza, and dengue, with Trujillo reporting the highest rates of respiratory illness. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/venezuela-faces-surge-in-respiratory-infections-and-dengue --- Cite as: Infectious disease outbreaks in Venezuela. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/infectious-disease-outbreaks-in-venezuela