Health
Dengue outbreak pressures Samoa's health system
Samoa's Ministry of Health warns of ongoing dengue transmission and increased hospital pressures as cases rise in April 2026.
Australia's Smartraveller advisory, last updated on 11 April 2026, highlights that Samoa's Ministry of Health has declared a dengue outbreak and reports growing pressures on the health system due to increasing case numbers. The advisory urges travellers to protect against mosquito bites and use repellent, noting that dengue remains a serious public health concern across the country.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Samoa
- Date added
- 2026-04-11 08:50 UTC
- Added by
- bodglobalapdrt
- Last updated
- Source
- Smartraveller
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