Health officials have reported a record 12.6 million suspected cases of dengue fever this year, nearly triple the number from last year. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has highlighted the alarming rise in cases of the mosquito-transmitted virus, attributing it to warmer weather conditions brought on by climate change.
Deaths from dengue have also been on the rise, with more than 7,700 reported in the Caribbean and the Americas so far in 2024, a significant increase compared to the previous year. The region, including the United States, is experiencing the highest number of cases since record-keeping began in 1980.
