Dengue Fever

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.

Hundreds mobilized in campaign against dengue

Hundreds of staff at state owned companies, government offices, and volunteers started walking door-to-door in the capital Malé this morning with a checklist of activities to eliminate mosquito-breeding sites. At least four people have died from mosquito-borne dengue fever this year.

Ministerial task force formed to combat dengue outbreak

Pregnant woman dies of dengue fever

Health Protection Agency issues alert on spread of dengue and viral fever

Alert issued after migrant construction worker dies of dengue in Male’

Maldives holds regional record as malaria-free zone

Dengue outbreak in Gaaf Alif Villigili under control

Dengue fever taskforce to disband if situation remains stable

Dengue hospital situation “stable”, despite high patient demand

Comment: Dengue fever, a problem for everyone

Task force claims dengue “epidemic” under control despite coordination concerns

Education authorities halt extra-curricular activities as dengue fears escalate

MNDF drafted to aid government dengue response over “epidemic” fears

Four children dead in two days from dengue fever complications

Comment: Spread of dengue fever should be alarming

Health authorities focus on mosquito controls as hospital confirms infant dengue fatality

Maldives grapples with difficult dengue outbreak

Race for Dengue vaccine intensifies as virus hits US for first time in 65 years