Dengue Outbreak in Brazil
Brazil is experiencing its worst dengue outbreak in history, with 1,020 deaths from the disease so far in 2024. The Health Ministry notes a dramatic increase in cases compared to 2023. Despite some states showing a downward trend, the country is still at risk.
Key Points
- Brazil is close to surpassing the 2023 record of 1,094 dengue-related deaths
- 2.67 million dengue cases were recorded in the first 13 weeks of 2024, a significant increase from 2023
- Majority of Brazilian states are out of the dengue peak, but caution is still advised