WorldAsia-OceaniaDengue outbreak- Update

Dengue outbreak- Update

Type of event:
Disease/Outbreak

Victims

14

Wounded

23.347

Date

August 27, 2023

What happened

The Laos Center of Information and Education for Health reports 23,347 dengue fever cases throughout the country, including 14 fatalities. The Laos Ministry of Health has urged residents to implement preventative measures, such as clearing potential mosquito breeding sites around homes and workplaces to curb disease transmission. Health officials also urge anyone that is experiencing symptoms to seek immediate medical treatment.

Where it happened

Main sources