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Regional measles, pertussis & dengue outbreaks continue

Overview

Honduras’ pertussis epidemic has accelerated, with confirmed cases climbing to about 190 by mid‑2026 and infant deaths rising to 15. Health officials have repeatedly urged vaccination of pregnant women and timely infant immunisation, while also warning that traditional practices such as “rociado y purga” are contributing to newborn fatalities.

Measles activity in Honduras has shifted from imported cases to sustained local transmission. Sixteen cases were recorded by early July, including a six‑month‑old infant and a family cluster in San Pedro Sula’s Cofradía neighbourhood. Emergency “dose‑zero” campaigns for infants, expanded national vaccination drives, and active case‑finding have been deployed, while cross‑border risk from Guatemala remains a concern. In Mexico, measles outbreaks persist, prompting authorities in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, to reactivate vaccination sessions in community centers to ensure children and adults are immunized before schools reopen.

Dengue transmission has intensified across Honduras, with 5,064 reported infections and three deaths. Regionally, Peru is facing significant surges. In the Piura region, cases reached 7,663 by mid-August, a figure nearly seven times higher than the total accumulated during 2025. This outbreak has resulted in four deaths, with Morropón province recording the highest infection count. Authorities have initiated school-based vaccinations and increased mosquito control efforts.

In Lambayeque, the dengue death toll has risen to 11 following the deaths of a mother and her 20-year-old son. Health officials noted the victims did not seek timely medical attention, opting for pharmacy medication instead. The son’s case was also complicated by leptospirosis, which medical officials are investigating in the mother. Lambayeque has reported 3,676 confirmed cases, prompting urgent warnings against self-medication.

Entities

Ministry of Health · Piura · Qdenga · Dominican Republic · Hospital Almanzor

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Lambayeque dengue death toll rises to 11

    Dengue deaths in Lambayeque, Peru, have reached 11 after a mother and son died in the Lagunas district. The region has recorded over 3,600 confirmed cases amid warnings against self-medication.

  2. 11 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Piura faces surge in dengue cases with nearly 8,000 infections

    Dengue cases in Piura, Peru, have surged to over 7,600, nearly seven times the 2025 total, resulting in four deaths and prompting increased vaccination and mosquito control efforts.

  3. 18 days ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Peru expands dengue vaccination campaigns in San Martín and Piura

    Health authorities in Peru are intensifying dengue vaccination campaigns in San Martín and Piura, targeting adolescents and young adults to reduce severe illness and hospitalizations.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 5 sources
    Peru distributes 199,892 dengue vaccine doses to seven regions

    Peru's Ministry of Health is distributing nearly 200,000 dengue vaccine doses across seven regions, prioritizing children and youth aged 10 to 20 in high-incidence areas.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Mexico Restarts Measles Vaccination Drives in Fresnillo as Outbreak Persists

    Mexico revives free measles vaccination in Fresnillo while Dominican experts stress vaccination as the sole prevention against the highly contagious disease.

  6. about 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Hospital del Sur in Choluteca reallocates pediatric ward to treat dengue surge

    Hospital del Sur in Choluteca, Honduras, is repurposing its pediatric ward for severe dengue cases as infections surge, with two child deaths reported and emergency measures underway.

  7. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 17 sources
    Latin American health authorities expand dengue prevention and vaccination initiatives

    Mexico pushes to add dengue vaccine to its universal program while Latin American locales intensify community training, face household resistance, and report mixed vaccination coverage amid rising dengue cases.

  8. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Honduras dengue surge hits Central District, adolescents most vulnerable

    Honduras reports over 5,000 dengue cases, with 1,184 in the Central District (24% of national total). Adolescents and young adults are most affected; authorities urge mosquito control and vaccination.

  9. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Measles vaccination urged in Honduras and Peru amid rising cases

    Health officials in Honduras and Peru urge measles vaccination, citing high efficacy of the two‑dose MMR schedule and the risk of one case infecting up to 18 people.

  10. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Honduras measles outbreak climbs to 12 confirmed cases

    Honduras health officials report twelve measles cases, including a six‑month‑old infant, amid a school‑linked outbreak in Cofradía. Authorities urge vaccination and intensified surveillance, noting cross‑border

  11. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 4 sources
    Honduras reports surge in infant deaths from pertussis and risky traditional practices

    Honduras has seen 15 pertussis infant deaths and two newborn fatalities from the traditional “rociado y purga” practice, prompting health warnings and calls for vaccination.

  12. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 6 sources
    Measles Outbreak Spurs Vaccination Drives in Honduras and Mexico

    Measles cases in a Honduran family and a Mexican municipal outbreak have triggered free vaccination brigades and intensified campaigns in both countries.

  13. 2 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Costa Rica reports 1,411 dengue cases in 2026 as health officials warn of rising infections

    Costa Rica's health ministry recorded 1,411 dengue cases in 2026, a slight drop from 2025 but with a recent surge and 24 severe cases, prompting renewed prevention efforts.

  14. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Measles outbreaks reported in Tenerife and Honduras

    Measles outbreaks hit Tenerife (four cases, one imported from the UK) and Honduras (sixth case, an unvaccinated Italian traveler), prompting contact tracing and vaccination drives.

  15. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Dengue risk rises in Peru and Honduras as heavy rains intensify

    Officials in Peru and Honduras warn that heavy rains and climate change are fueling new dengue outbreaks, with Peru fearing system overload and Honduras reporting its first death this year.

  16. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Central America sees surge in vaccine-preventable disease deaths in 2026

    Honduras logged 175 pertussis cases and 14 deaths, while Panama recorded 47 flu deaths in 2026, both highlighting low vaccination rates.

  17. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Honduras records first dengue fatality as health officials warn of rising cases

    Honduras reports its first dengue death of 2026, a 21‑year‑old infected with serotype 3, prompting health warnings and mosquito‑control measures during the rainy season.

  18. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Measles resurfaces in Honduras after 29 years, prompting expanded vaccination drive

    Honduras reports its first local measles case in 29 years, totalling five infections and prompting a national vaccination push, especially near the Guatemala border.

  19. 3 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Honduran health ministry launches emergency measles “dose zero” for infants ahead of 2026 World Cup

    Honduras deploys an emergency measles “dose zero” for infants while PAHO urges Americas to boost surveillance and vaccination ahead of the 2026 World Cup, amid a regional surge in cases.

  20. 4 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Honduras steps up measles response after second imported case

    Honduras reports a second imported measles case, prompting searches for five flight passengers and urging vaccination as each patient can infect up to 18 others.

  21. 4 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Honduras reports 13 infant pertussis deaths as cases surge

    Honduras health officials report a rise to 13 infant pertussis deaths, including twin babies, urging urgent vaccination and medical attention for young children.

  22. 4 months ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Honduras pertussis death toll reaches 11 amid vaccination shortfall

    Honduras reports 11 pertussis deaths, citing low vaccination rates and urging immunisation for children and pregnant women.

  23. 4 months ago

    [HEALTH] 2 sources
    Honduras health officials push pertussis vaccination amid infant deaths

    Honduras reports 122 pertussis cases and ten infant deaths, prompting a national vaccination drive led by President Asfura.

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