Dengue in South East Asia and the Western Pacific - Update 1
03 Sep 2024
The World Health Organization (WHO) reports continued transmission of dengue in South East Asia and the Western Pacific. The following countries have reported cases between 1 January 2024 and late August 2024:
Australia: 1,557 cases
Bangladesh: 9,562 cases (74 deaths)
Cambodia: 9,755 cases (30 deaths)
China: 404 cases
India: 13,044 cases in Kerala and 21,186 cases in Karnataka. The Indian Government reports dengue in nearly all states.
Indonesia: 373,528 cases
Laos: 10,376 cases
Malaysia: 90,533 cases (80 deaths)
Maldives: 2,675 cases
Nepal: 2,645 cases
New Caledonia: 8 cases
Philippines: 136,161 cases (364 deaths) according to media quoting the Department of Health
Singapore: 10,913 cases
Sri Lanka: 34,153 cases
Thailand: 62,487 cases (49 deaths)
Vietnam: 57,858 cases (9 deaths)
Pacific Island countries reporting "dengue-like illness" in 2024 include:
- Fiji
- French Polynesia
- Federated States of Micronesia
- Kiribati
- Northern Marianas
- Palau
- Samoa
- Solomon Islands
- Tokelau
- Vanuatu
- Wallis & Futuna
Advice for Travellers
The mosquitoes which transmit dengue bite during the day, between dawn and dusk. They are particularly persistent and aggressive.
If you are travelling to an affected region, you are potentially at risk of dengue fever and should be aware of this infection.
- You can protect yourself by avoiding mosquito bites at all times.
If you develop a high temperature (fever) either during or after travelling to an affected area, you should seek medical advice as soon as possible and give details of your recent travel history.
For further information see the dengue fever page.