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Vanuatu Dengue Outbreak Situation Report #8 (South-West Efate, Shefa Province)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Pacific Community , as published by ReliefWeb
· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The total number of laboratory-confirmed cases is 48, with 2 new cases reported recently.
In South-West Efate, Shefa Province, a dengue outbreak has been reported. The total number of laboratory-confirmed cases is 48, with 2 new cases reported recently. The weekly case numbers have decreased, with fewer than 4 cases per week, indicating a reduction in outbreak activity.
However, transmission is still ongoing. Most cases have been reported from the Pango and Erakor Area Councils, with a high proportion of cases among young individuals, mostly male. Further details on the outbreak are available from the Vanuatu Dengue Outbreak Situation Report.
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Category: disaster Published: July 27, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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