Dengue
Climate, travel, immunity all factors in dengue outbreaks, says expert
9 Jun 2025
Greg Devine said mosquitos that carry the virus "hitchhike around the world" and the increased movement of people is increasing those infected by dengue.
Tonga's health ministry reports 73 dengue cases, no deaths
27 Feb 2025
![A dengue outbreak was declared in Tonga on 19 February. Google translate of caption: While visiting areas confirmed to be infected with the Mofi Tengi virus, outside staff of the Ministry of Health or Health Inspectors are visiting houses to reduce the number of mosquitoes. easily injured by this fokoutua.
During the shooting, [spraying] schools that have already had students infected with Mofi Tengi and schools that are vulnerable to Mofi Tengi.](https://media.rnztools.nz/rnz/image/upload/s--1byM0o3u--/c_crop,h_552,w_883,x_0,y_245/c_scale,h_552,w_883/c_scale,f_auto,q_auto,w_288/v1740609429/4KBBYI5_Tonga_spray_jpg?_a=BACCd2AD)
Tongatapu has the most confirmed cases (33), with the rest from Vava'u (28) and 'Eua (12).
Dengue threat: Pacific health officials learn to monitor mosquitoes resistance
28 Nov 2024
Acting chief health inspector of the Fiji Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Luke Vonotabua, said to put an end to dengue outbreaks there needs to be collaboration. Audio
Samoa's dengue fever outbreak: What you need to know
3 May 2024
New Zealanders travelling to Samoa are recommended to have comprehensive insurance as the country deals with a dengue outbreak. Audio
