Peru Declares Health Emergency Amid Rising Dengue Fever Crisis
Peru has recently declared a health emergency in response to a significant increase in dengue fever cases. The South American country is grappling with a growing number of dengue cases, with the situation exacerbated by higher-than-usual temperatures caused by the El Nino weather pattern.
Dengue fever is a mosquito-borne viral infection that is transmitted primarily by the Aedes aegypti mosquito. It is characterized by symptoms such as high fever, severe headaches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and body aches. In severe cases, it can lead to dengue hemorrhagic fever, which can be life-threatening.
According to the Peruvian health ministry, there has been a staggering increase in the number of dengue cases reported in the first seven weeks of 2024. The figures are twice as high as those ...