According to the WHO “Weekly Bulletin on Outbreaks and other Emergencies” (Week 39: 19 – 25 September 2022), Sao Tome and Principe is experiencing its first ever documented Dengue outbreak. From 15 April to 11 September 2022, a total of 999 cases and 3 deaths (CFR 0.3%) have been confirmed via RDT (Rapid Diagnostic Test) from: Água Grande (681, 68.5%), Mézôchi (142, 14.2%), Lobata (90, 8.9%), Cantagalo (40, 4.0%), Lemba (16, 1.6%), Caué (17, 1.7%), and RAP (13, 1.3%).
During epi week 36 (ending 11 September), there were 6 new cases registered in the country. Água Grande’s attack rate is by far the highest (80.8 per 10.000 inhabitants). Those aged 50-59 years are experiencing the highest attack rate at 62.9 cases per 10.000.
