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World: Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 04 August 2026
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Pacific Community , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway In New Caledonia, a total of 2,228 cases have been reported since the start of the year.
Dengue cases have been reported in the Pacific region. In New Caledonia, a total of 2,228 cases have been reported since the start of the year. The number of cases has been declining steadily after peaking in EpiWeek 17.
The decline is associated with the cool season, which typically slows down transmission. Only one serotype, DENV-1, is currently circulating in the area. A blue alert for dengue remains in effect.
Further information on the dengue outbreak is available from ReliefWeb. Details on the situation in other countries, including Samoa, can also be found through this source.
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Category: disaster Published: August 4, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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