Dengue Outbreak Reaches Record Levels in the Americas

With over 3.5 million cases reported, health officials declare the situation as the worst dengue outbreak to date, affecting multiple countries.

Dengue cases in the Americas have surpassed 3.5 million, marking a significant increase from last year.
More than 1,000 deaths have been reported across the region, with Brazil being the most affected country.
Puerto Rico, among other countries, has declared a public health emergency in response to the spike in cases.
The outbreak is attributed to factors such as climate change, urbanization, and the post-COVID travel rebound.
Limited supplies of the newly approved Qdenga vaccine pose challenges in controlling the outbreak.