Health
Samoa dengue outbreak declared
Samoa’s Ministry of Health has declared a dengue outbreak amid rising case numbers that are straining local healthcare capacity.
Samoa’s Ministry of Health has formally declared a dengue outbreak as the number of cases continues to rise, placing added pressure on the health system. The country is facing increased demand for hospital care and clinical services, with authorities urging the public to take preventive measures such as protecting against mosquito bites and using insect repellent. The ministry has stepped up surveillance and response activities and is coordinating with regional partners to manage the outbreak. Travel advisories continue to recommend exercising normal safety precautions while highlighting the dengue risk in Samoa.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Apia, Samoa
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 07:31 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 07:31 UTC
- Source
- Smartraveller
- Connected threats
- Not provided