At least 5,872 deaths from the disease have been confirmed; another 1,136 remain under investigation
Data indicate that Brazil had 6,590,575 probable cases of dengue throughout 2024. At least 5,872 deaths from the disease were confirmed and 1,136 remain under investigation. The Brazilian incidence rate is 3,245 cases of dengue for every 100,000 inhabitants.
The State of São Paulo leads the ranking in absolute numbers, with 2.1 million probable cases. Then come Minas Gerais (1.6 million), Paraná (653.8 thousand) and Santa Catarina (348.5 thousand). Regarding the incidence coefficient, the Federal District appears in 1st place (9,876), followed by Minas Gerais (8,233), Paraná (5,713) and São Paulo (4,841).
The Ministry of Health reported having intensified surveillance and control actions for arboviruses in states where there is a significant increase in cases. “After Mato Grosso, it’s time for the ministry to visit Minas Gerais, and the work is expected to reach Espírito Santo next week, a state where diseases such as yellow fever and Oropouche worry health authorities”says the agency.
The ministry highlighted that the objective of the actions is to update epidemiological information, review prevention and control strategies and align efforts with states and municipalities in an attempt to contain the expansion of arboviruses.
“The 3 States face specific challenges. In Mato Grosso, cases of chikungunya are on the rise, while in Espírito Santo the emerging arbovirus Oropouche fever has increased”says the ministry.
“Minas Gerais, in turn, faces the risk of an increase in yellow fever, with the need to expand vaccination coverage and reinforce surveillance in non-human primates, which function as sentinels of viral circulation”says the agency.
In addition to the epidemiological survey, the technical teams are expected to update data on vaccination coverage, vaccine stocks and laboratory supplies, in addition to reviewing risk analysis methods and identifying priority areas for prevention and control actions.
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