Regional Dengue Situation
Cambodia
As of epidemiological week 24 of 2024, a total of 6,280 cases with 19 deaths (Case Fatality Rate (CFR) 0.37%) have been reported since 1 January 2024. This is higher compared to the number reported in 2023 for the same period, with 4,730 cases and 9 deaths.
China
A total of 165 dengue cases and no deaths have been reported in China in 2024.
Indonesia
As of 23rd week of 2024, 131,501 dengue cases and 799 fatalities have been reported in Indonesia. The number of cases exceeds the total case count in 2023, with 114,720 cases and 894 fatalities.
Lao PDR
The cumulative number of cases reported in 2024 (as of epidemiological week 24) is 3,897. This is a 10.5% decrease compared to the 4,355 cases reported during the same period in 2023.
Malaysia
The cumulative number of dengue cases reported up to week 24 of 2024 is 70,037 cases, which is an increase of 29.3% compared to 54,139 cases for the same period in 2023. A total of 53 dengue-related deaths were reported up to week 18 of 2024 compared to 39 deaths for the same period in 2023. As of May 2024, 13 chikungunya cases have also been reported. None of 3,733 blood samples and 411 urine samples tested as of December 2023 was positive for Zika virus.
Maldives
Chikungunya has re-surged in the Maldives since March 2024. As of 11 May, 389 cases have been reported, with the majority in Male and Hulhumale, the most populated islands of archipelago.
Philippines
As of 10 February 2024, a total of 21,069 dengue cases and 67 deaths have been reported.
Singapore
Cumulatively, a total of 9,326 cases have been reported as of epidemiological week 27 of 2024. This is a 214% increase in cases as compared to 2023. Preliminary results of all positive dengue samples serotyped in July 2024 showed DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4 at 1%, 82%, 3%, and 9% respectively.
Sri Lanka
As of 7 June 2024, 25,417 dengue cases and nine deaths have been reported. The highest case burden is in the Western and Northern Provinces.
Thailand
As of 11 July 2024, a total of 33,146 cases including 37 deaths have been reported. In addition, as of May 2024, 208 chikungunya cases have also been reported in Thailand.
Vietnam
As of 16 June 2024 (epidemiological week 24), cumulatively 25,000 dengue cases, including three deaths, were reported in Viet Nam. Compared to the same period in 2023, the number of cumulative cases decreased by 32%.Data sources: Media releases, WHO, healthmap, ProMed and European CDC; updated on 11/07/2024