Seven Dengue-Related Fatalities Reported in Samoa

Dengue fever outbreaks have been on the rise across the Pacific Region for the last few years, and the Independent State of Samoa has been significantly impacted.

According to the latest government data (Issue No.24), as of September 29, 2025, the Samoa Ministry of Health has recorded a total of 14,435 clinically diagnosed dengue cases this year. The most affected districts in Samoa were Anoamaa in Upolu and Palauli district in Savai'i.

This data includes the total number of dengue-related fatalities to seven.

In response, the Ministry of Health declared a dengue outbreak in April 2025, and the Government activated the National Emergency Operations Center in July. 

The circulating serotypes remain predominantly DENV-1 (91%) and DENV-2 (9%).

Furthermore, the blue alert for DENV-1 and DENV-2 remains in effect.

The Ministry of Health continues its whole-of-government response through the Integrated Vector Control Committee, focusing on source reduction, environmental sanitation, and widespread risk communication. While second-generation dengue vaccines are available, they are not readily available in Samoa.

Located to the east of Samoa, the American Samoa islands are also reporting a significant number of dengue cases in 2025.

As of October 2025, the red alert for DENV-1 and DENV-2 is maintained in American Samoa.

Samoa, but not American Samoa, is included in the U.S. CDC's recent Global Dengue Travel Health Notice.