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Paraguay has reported 12 confirmed cases of dengue and one of chikungunya in the past three weeks, bringing the total to 261 dengue cases and 16 chikungunya cases in 2026, including three imported from Bolivia.
aedesconcepcioncaazapadenguedireccion-general-de-vigilancia-de-la-saludBrazil has temporarily suspended the single-dose dengue vaccine developed by the Butantan Institute following two suspected deaths linked to the immunization.
dengueScientists debate whether humanity should eradicate the mosquito species responsible for 760,000 annual deaths. While some advocate for selective elimination, others warn of gaps in ecological knowledge and the risks of genetic interventions.
mosquito-eradicationmalariadenguewolbachiaParaguay's Ministry of Health records an average of 348 weekly dengue notifications, with 57 confirmed cases in the last three weeks, predominantly in the Central Department and Asunción. The DENV-1 serotype has been identified. Two cases of chikungunya have also been confirmed in Pedro Juan Caballero, one imported from Bolivia. Authorities warn to maintain prevention measures even with the cold.
denguechikungunyaThe Municipal Police Surveillance Directorate forwarded 2,602 infraction reports to the Misdemeanor Courts, aiming to combat vector breeding sites and trash accumulation. The measure seeks to reduce diseases such as dengue and chikungunya.
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