dengue

Health officials in Agusan del Sur province in the southern Philippines have declared a dengue outbreak, raising concerns about a surge in mosquito-borne infections in the region. A declaration typically triggers intensified mosquito control measures, hospital preparedness and public health warnings. The announcement is drawing attention amid the Philippines' recurring seasonal dengue problems.

Florida is experiencing an outbreak of dengue fever, a mosquito-borne illness, prompting public health attention. A Tulane University mosquito expert has been made available to journalists to explain the outbreak, transmission risks, and prevention measures. Coverage is focused on how the disease arrived in the state and what residents should do to limit mosquito breeding and avoid infection.

Mosquito control crews from Lee County, Florida, have flown to Tampa to help fight a dengue outbreak there. Dengue is spread by mosquitoes, so teams are working to suppress mosquito populations in affected areas. The deployment highlights growing concern over the mosquito-borne illness in Florida and regional efforts to contain its spread.