Pacific Islands Continue Reporting Dengue Outbreaks

With over 100 countries reporting Dengue fever cases this year, several governments in the Pacific Region are missing alerts for this mosquito-transmitted disease. 

For example, the Government of Samoa's Ministry of Health has officially declared a Dengue outbreak in 2025. There has been a significant increase in the number of dengue cases, particularly in Upolu, over the past two weeks.

As of April 17, 2025, the Ministry has reported 15 Fengue cases and one reported death this year.

Samoa has issued a red alert for Dengue of undetermined serotype.

The Ministry of Health is actively monitoring the situation, strengthening response efforts, urging the public to take preventive measures against mosquito bites and to seek medical attention if symptoms appear.

On April 15, 2025, the U.S. CDC reissued a Level 1 Global Dengue Advisory, which identified several countries in the Pacific Region. The CDC recommends avoiding mosquito bites as a way to prevent Dengue infection.

Additionally, several countries in the Pacific Region offer access to Dengue vaccination services in 2025.