Pacific Region • Aotearoa New Zealand • Cook IslandsProtect your kāinga: Pacific health leaders warn travellers as dengue spreadsAfter the first dengue-related death in the Cook Islands, a Tongan immunologist is urging families travelling across the region to stay alert.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 09 Feb
Health • Cook IslandsFirst dengue death confirmed amid Cook Islands outbreak riseAn elderly patient has died after presenting late to hospital, as authorities warn of an increase in cases and roll out an emergency prevention campaign.RNZSun, 08 Feb
Health • Aotearoa New Zealand • American Sāmoa • Cook Islands • Kiribati • Nauru • Sāmoa • TuvaluPacific dengue surge: Travellers urged over protection as regional outbreaks increaseWith some Pacific nations reporting thousands of cases, New Zealand health officials are urging travellers to take mosquito bite prevention seriously to reduce dengue infections recorded upon return.PMN NewsFri, 30 Jan
Health • Solomon Islands • Sāmoa • Fiji • TongaPacific island nations unite to fight dangerous mosquitoes after big dengue fever outbreakHealth teams from 16 nations met in Honiara to build stronger surveillance skills and protect communities from rising mosquito-borne disease threats.PMN NewsWed, 19 Nov
HealthRecord dengue fever outbreaks challenge Pacific health systems Despite international assistance and local clean-up efforts, communities face ongoing risks as extreme weather conditions worsen the situation.Aaisha KhanFri, 19 Sep
Health • SāmoaSāmoa dengue fever death toll rises to six ahead of electionsHealth authorities warn against unsafe dosages and natural remedies as schools close indefinitely and a nationwide clean-up effort is planned.Renate RiversThu, 14 Aug
Health • Aotearoa New Zealand • Fiji • Tonga‘Prevention is best’: GP urges village approach to fight dengue crisisDr Api Talemaitoga says clearing water containers and covering up can save lives, as WHO data shows the Pacific’s worst dengue figures since 2016.Aui'a Vaimaila Leatinu'uMon, 11 Aug
Health • SāmoaSāmoa Prime Minister addresses surge in dengue fever casesWith four deaths confirmed and over 5000 people infected, Fiamē Naomi Mata’afa assures the nation that the outbreak is “contained”.Renate RiversMon, 04 Aug
Health • SāmoaAnother child lost to dengue in Sāmoa, health official confirmsJust a day after the country recorded its third dengue fever-related death, a fourth child is now suspected to have succumbed to the virus.Renate RiversThu, 31 Jul
