Dengue

Maldives records sharp rise in dengue cases

The number of cases increased 200 percent.

Vector control campaign launched after spike in dengue

Some 1,303 cases of dengue have been reported this year.

Dengue, flu, viral fever cases drop in June

Cases of dengue, flu, viral fever and influenza spiked in the Maldives earlier this year.

Almost 7,000 people sought flu and viral fever treatment

The Health Protection Agency has said that lifestyle changes during Ramadan could contribute to the spread of diseases.

Hundreds seeking flu treatment everyday

The Health Protection Agency has warned people to take precautions and ‘be wary of false rumours’ about dengue.

HPA advises precautions amid increase of dengue and flu

The Health Protection Agency (HPA) has asked people to take precautions as dengue, the flu, viral fever, and influenza increase across the country.

Health authorities silent over dengue case increase

The Maldives Independent has received unconfirmed reports of two dengue-related deaths this year, including a foreign worker at a resort.

HPA warns of dengue increase

There are annual dengue outbreaks in the Maldives, with cases reported every year although most are not life-threatening.

Elderly woman dies in third dengue fatality

A 61-year-old woman died Sunday night while undergoing treatment for dengue fever at the Indira Gandhi Memorial Hospital in Malé. Her death is the third fatality from dengue so far this year.

Second death reported in dengue outbreak

A seven-month old infant died from dengue fever on Wednesday – the second death from the mosquito-borne disease this year.

Five-year-old’s death revives concern over dengue

A five-year-old boy died from dengue fever on Sunday in a southern atoll as the spread of the mosquito-borne disease continues unabated with unusual rainfall caused by the El Nino weather phenomenon.

Viral fever, dengue, diarrhoea speading, warns health protection agency

HPA warns of viral fever and common cold epidemic

Government warns of dengue and scrub typhus risk on World Health Day

Health Protection Agency warns of viral fever in Male’

‘Mosquito Lady’ and local community combine to deter unwanted guests on Kuda Huraa

Maldives Red Crescent and CCHDC begin dengue awareness raising campaigns

Six-year old girl dies of dengue shock syndrome

Construction sites blamed as dengue cases surge

New bug kills young to stop dengue