Keywords: Dengue


Italy reports 754 confirmed West Nile virus cases and 57 deaths

Italy has recorded 754 confirmed cases of West Nile virus since the beginning of 2026, including 57 deaths, according to the country’s National Institute of Health. The latest figures, released on Thursday, October 8, show an increase from the 727 cases and 54 deaths reported the previous week. Of......

WHO urges stronger health preparedness as El Niño raises global risks

The World Health Organization is urging governments to strengthen health preparedness as the latest El Niño episode raises concerns about a range of potential health consequences, particularly in regions already facing food insecurity, climate-related disasters and humanitarian crises. The climate......

Dengue in Bangladesh: 88 deaths and over 31,000 cases reported this year

Bangladesh is facing a renewed surge of dengue, with 31,380 reported cases and 88 deaths since the beginning of the year, according to the latest data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS). The situation has particularly worsened during August, coinciding with the monsoon season, which......

Dengue in Marseille: First Indigenous Case Detected in the Region in 2026

The first indigenous case of dengue has been confirmed in Marseille, triggering the implementation of health measures aimed at preventing a potential spread of the virus. The announcement was made on Tuesday evening by the Regional Health Agency of Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur. The individual in question......

WHO warns of infectious disease risks after devastating Venezuela earthquakes

The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Venezuela faces an increased risk of infectious disease outbreaks following the powerful earthquakes that struck the country in late June, causing widespread destruction and placing severe pressure on the national healthcare system. According to WHO......

Sri Lanka reports over 1,000 dengue cases in 24 hours as health authorities raise alarm over mosquito breeding conditions

Sri Lanka has reported a sharp surge in dengue infections, with more than 1,000 new cases recorded within a 24-hour period, according to local health authorities and media reports. The sudden increase has intensified concerns over public health risks and environmental conditions that may be contributing......

Dengue outbreak overwhelms Sri Lanka as cases surpass 44,000 amid post-cyclone conditions

Sri Lanka is experiencing a severe resurgence of dengue fever, with health authorities reporting more than 44,000 infections and at least 28 deaths since the beginning of the year. The rapid spread of the mosquito-borne disease is placing significant pressure on hospitals already strained by seasonal......

Heat related deaths rise across Europe as climate risks intensify

Heat related deaths have increased in nearly all parts of Europe as climate change accelerates health risks across the continent, according to a major scientific report released on Earth Day. The findings show that 99.6 percent of monitored regions recorded a rise in heat linked mortality between 2015......

Sudan's Health Crisis Deepens: Cholera Claims 300 Lives Amid Rising Dengue and Meningitis Concerns

The ongoing civil war in Sudan has precipitated a severe humanitarian crisis, exacerbating the spread of infectious diseases and claiming hundreds of lives. Margaret Harris, a World Health Organization (WHO) official, revealed on Friday that cholera has resulted in over 300 fatalities, with 11,327 cases......