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Vanuatu Dengue Outbreak Situation Report #4 (South Efate, Shefa Province)
By Pacific Community at ReliefWeb
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
. Key Highlights: As of Epidemiological Week 24 (report dated 15 June 2026), five new confirmed dengue cases were reported, bringing the cumulative total to 17 cases, exceeding the alert threshold. The outbreak has been officially declared on South Efate Island, Shefa Province, with the majority of
Key takeaway The outbreak has been officially declared on South Efate Island, Shefa Province, with the majority of cases reported from the Pango Area Council.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? . Key Highlights: As of Epidemiological Week 24 (report dated 15 June 2026), five new confirmed dengue cases were reported, bringing the cumulative total to 17 cases, exceeding the alert threshold. The outbreak has been officially declared on South Efate Island, Shefa Province, with the majority of
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