The Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) urged the countries of this region to reinforce prevention and surveillance actions, as well as the preparedness of health services to face Dengue Fever cases.

Havana, Cuba.- The latest PAHO updates on the dengue virus reveal that 4 million 459 thousand suspected cases were reported in 2025, with one million 682 thousand 588 being confirmed with the virus.

Out of the above figure, 8,966 were critical cases, while 2,207 deaths were registered, PL news agency reported.

The update reports a 66 percent decrease in the number of Dengue cases and a 74 percent fall in the number of deaths compared to 2024.

PAHO suggests strengthening comprehensive surveillance against the virus, integrated management of vectors in risky areas, and early clinical diagnosis. (ACN)