Samoa declares dengue fever outbreak

Source: Xinhua Editor: huaxia 2025-04-18 11:41:45 SUVA, April 18 (Xinhua) -- The Samoan Ministry of Health has declared a dengue fever outbreak with one reported death and 15 confirmed cases since January. The ministry said in a statement on Thursday that there has been a significant increase in the number of suspected and confirmed cases, particularly in Upolu, the second-largest island in Samoa, over the past two weeks. Most cases have been reported at the country's main hospital, where patients …