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World: Epidemic and emerging disease alerts in the Pacific as of 07 July2026
By Pacific Community at ReliefWeb
· July 7, 2026
· 9 min read
Countries: World, Australia, French Polynesia (France), Guam, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 30 June 2026: Dengue • New Caledonia: As of 04 July 2026, a cumulative total of 2,177 dengue cases h
Key takeaway DENV-1 (54%) and DENV-2 (46%) continue to co-circulate, with 92% of cases reported from Upolu, 7% from Savai‘i, and 1% from Manono and Apolima Islands.
Why this matters
The recent surge in dengue cases across the Pacific, particularly in New Caledonia, Samoa, and Vanuatu, poses significant concerns for the region's public health infrastructure. With cumulative totals of 2,177 cases in New Caledonia and 19,989 clinically diagnosed cases in Samoa since 2025, the ongoing transmission of dengue underscores the need for sustained community awareness and vector control efforts. The fact that children under 15 years account for 73% of reported cases in Samoa highlights the vulnerability of this demographic and the importance of targeted interventions. As faith-based organizations and humanitarian groups respond to these outbreaks, their efforts will be crucial in supporting local health systems and promoting early healthcare seeking. The ongoing blue alerts for dengue in these countries will require continued vigilance and cooperation from governments, health agencies, and relief organizations to mitigate the spread of the disease and prevent further hospitalizations and deaths.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 7, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 9 min
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What is this story about? Countries: World, Australia, French Polynesia (France), Guam, New Caledonia (France), New Zealand, Palau, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Vanuatu . Highlights/updates since the last map was sent on PacNet on 30 June 2026: Dengue • New Caledonia: As of 04 July 2026, a cumulative total of 2,177 dengue cases h
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