Category: Public Health
9.09.2025
Dengue outbreak surges across Central America: Guatemala and Panama hit hardest
Central America is grappling with a record dengue surge. Guatemala declared a national health emergency after more than 35,000 infections and at least 10 deaths, mostly in children. Panama has logged 5,882 cases and nine deaths, far above recent years. Across Latin America, nearly 13 million cases were reported in 2024, with climate and poverty driving the spread. Countries are racing to coordinate response efforts.
