Dengue fever outbreak prompts Florida counties to declare state of emergency CDC says 392 cases of Dengue were reported for the year so far in the state, along with different county-level data The Guardian - US · Sep 28
Florida on alert as state declares emergency over ‘breakbone fever’ dengue outbreak Florida has recently declared a local state of emergency in response to a rising dengue fever outbreak impacting various counties. With almost 200 locally contracted cases reported this year, showing a dramatic increase from the previous year, officials have initiated strategic mosquito-control measures to tackle the growing mosquito population and… The Economic Times · Sep 28
7 Warning Signs That Separate Dengue From Influenza A sudden fever, headache and body pain can look like a routine viral infection. But sometimes, those same symptoms can point todengue fever, especially in areas where mosquito-borne infections are common. Influenza can also cause sudden fever, body aches and fatigue, making the two illnesses easy to confuse in the… MyLifeXP · Sep 25
Okapi: new book celebrates a once famous animal and recovers Indigenous experts’ place in its history As a child growing up in the Ndumo Game Reserve on the South Africa-Mozambique border, Simon Pooley read an animal encyclopaedia given to his family by a visiting scientist. He became fascinated by the okapi, a striking animal from the Congo Basin rainforest. Decades later as a conservation scientist and… The Conversation · Aug 20
The mosquito-borne diseases that could soon reach the UK as temperatures soar Mosquitoes capable of carrying nasty illnesses, such as dengue fever and Zika, could also take hold in the UK in the coming years due to climate change The Independent UK · Jun 25
Dengue Risk Rises in San Antonio and South Texas as World Cup Fans Arrive from High-Outbreak Nations — Health Officials Issue Mosquito Warning San Antonio faces elevated dengue fever risk as World Cup brings international visitors from dengue-endemic countries. Positive mosquito pools confirmed in Bexar County. Officials urge bite prevention. Medical Daily · Jun 9
Florida Reports Rising Dengue Activity as Miami-Dade Intensifies Mosquito Surveillance Florida continues to face an elevated dengue fever risk in May 2026, with Miami-Dade County remaining a key monitoring region for locally acquired mosquito-borne infections. Medical Daily · Jun 1
Spike in holidaymakers returning to UK with tropical illnesses – what you need to know Health officials have warned holidaymakers about a rise in travel-related infections, particularly chikungunya virus, urging protection against mosquito bites. The UK Health Security Agency reported a 43% increase in chikungunya cases in 2025, reaching 160 in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, with most linked to travel in Sri Lanka, India… The Independent UK · Mar 26
Dengue fever is a growing problem: why it’s so hard to beat with vaccines Dengue, a mosquito-borne disease, affects millions of people every year across Asia, Africa and Latin America. And it’s expanding geographically as warmer temperatures and urban growth allow mosquito populations to thrive in new regions. The Conversation · Mar 24
Pacific Countries Launch Robust Efforts to Combat Dengue Fever The Pacific region, renowned for its magnificent landscapes and vibrant culture, is currently at the forefront of an aggressive initiative to tackle the dengue fever outbreaks affecting several of its island nations. Despite the challenges imposed by this viral outbreak, countries like Samoa, the Cook Islands, and Kiribati are responding… inkl · Feb 11
Rapid Response and Prevention Strategies Win Praise in the Pacific In light of recent concerns surrounding dengue fever in the Pacific, regional health authorities and governments have been internationally commended for their proactive measures to contain and mitigate the spread of the virus. Public health experts cite the integration of immediate response strategies and public awareness campaigns as crucial components… inkl · Feb 6
Dengue Fever Warning Signs: Early Symptoms That Signal Severe Infection Risk Understand dengue fever progression and warning signs of severe infection, from mild fever and aches to plasma leakage, shock, and who needs urgent care. Medical Daily · Jan 15
Predictive model to curb outbreaks of dangerous virus A dengue fever alert system on trial in Vietnam will help protect locals from the virus as well as Australians heading to the popular tourist destination. AAP · Dec 18, 2025
Dengue Cases Are Surging: Crucial Symptoms and Warning Signs You Must Not Ignore Rising dengue cases highlight the importance of spotting early dengue symptoms and severe warning signs. Learn how to stay safe from this mosquito-borne disease. Medical Daily · Nov 22, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 2, 2025 Dengue fever: Tips for protecting yourself against the killer virus Dengue is most often found in tropical regions, but a mosquito that carries the disease has been found in the UK
Evening Standard · Oct 2, 2025 What is dengue fever and am I at risk? Dengue is spread to people through the bites of infected Aedes species mosquitoes and can be serious in some cases.
Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2025 Spread of diseases overwhelms Khartoum hospitals in war-ravaged Sudan More than 5,000 cases of malaria, typhoid and dengue fever, causing dozens of deaths, were reported in last month.
The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2025 Deadly tropical virus could reach London due to rising temperatures, scientists warn Dengue fever, which is spread by the Asian tiger mosquito, has been moving steadily northward in Europe
The Guardian - AU · Aug 12, 2025 Rise in dengue fever outbreaks across the Pacific driven by the climate crisis, experts say Samoa, Fiji and Tonga among the worst affected amid warning the disease and others will become ‘more common and more serious’ as the planet warms
The Guardian - AU · Jul 31, 2025 Asylum seekers on Nauru contract dengue as advocates call on Australia to take responsibility Exclusive: Asylum seekers say accessing mosquito nets ‘impossible’ amid warnings virus compounds pre-existing health conditions
International Business Times · Jun 24, 2025 Deadly Dengue Fever Impacts Climate-hit Bangladesh Coast Mosquito-borne dengue fever was rarely a major problem in Bangladesh's coastal districts, but some hospitals are so full of those with the potentially deadly virus that patients are treated on the floor.
The Guardian - UK · May 6, 2025 GM mosquitoes: inside the lab breeding six-legged agents in the war on malaria A British company is producing mosquitoes that carry a ‘self-limiting’ gene that kills off female offspring, limiting the spread of diseases such as malaria and dengue fever
The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025 Dengue fever on the rise in the US - with Florida and California the potential hotspots for outbreaks Climate change is making the potentially deadly mosquito-borne illness more prevalent
Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025 Imported dengue cases reach record high across parts of the UK At least 904 cases of imported dengue fever were recorded in 2024, a considerable increase from the year before
Evening Standard · Mar 27, 2025 Cases of dengue fever in people returning from abroad reach new high, data shows The mosquito-borne infection is not found in the UK and you cannot catch it from another person.