Dengue Cases in the Americas Highest Recorded
Dengue cases in the Americas have nearly tripled since 2023, the largest number of cases of the vector-borne illness since the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) began tracking them in 1980. PAHO Director Jarbas Barbosa, MD, noted in a December 10 press briefing that more than 12.6 million dengue cases were reported in 2024. Of these cases, more than 21 000 were severe, resulting in nearly 8000 deaths.
Dengue cases in the Americas have nearly tripled since 2023, the largest number of cases of the vector-borne illness since the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) began tracking them in 1980. PAHO Director Jarbas Barbosa, MD, noted in a December 10 press briefing that more than 12.6 million dengue cases were reported in 2024. Of these cases, more than 21 000 were severe, resulting in nearly 8000 deaths.
