Country: Vanuatu
Source: Pacific Community
Please refer to the attached file.
Key highlights:
- Nine new laboratory-confirmed dengue cases were reported in EW32, bringing the cumulative total to 76 confirmed cases.
- Weekly case counts have remained above the outbreak threshold since EW24, indicating ongoing community transmission.
- A total of 12 dengue-related hospitalisations (16%) have been reported; all patients have recovered and been discharged.
- No severe dengue cases or dengue-related deaths have been reported to date.
- DENV-1 remains the confirmed circulating serotype.
- Cases continue to be reported across multiple Area Councils on Efate, with the highest proportions in Erakor, Pango, Eratap, and Port Vila.
- Response activities, including enhanced surveillance, case investigations, vector control, risk communication, and community engagement, are ongoing