São Paulo Confirms First Dengue Death of 2026 as Early Cases Mount

Overview

• Health officials say the fatal case occurred in Nova Guataporanga and involved a 53-year-old man whose symptoms began on January 3, recorded under 2025 due to epidemiological-week rules.
• State surveillance counts 3,768 probable infections reported so far in 2026, with no other dengue deaths confirmed or under investigation.
• The Presidente Prudente regional health department, which includes Nova Guataporanga, reports the state's second-highest incidence at 8.04 cases per 100,000 residents versus a 1.91 state average.
• National data show 9,667 dengue notifications in 2026 to date, with three deaths under investigation.
• Officials report that Qdenga supplies remain limited to two-dose vaccination for adolescents aged 10 to 14, and the new Butantan shot is expected to broaden access.