PAHO/WHO Urges Enhanced Surveillance for Dengue and Chikungunya in Americas

The Pan American Health Organization and World Health Organization have released an epidemiological update, advising Member States in the Americas to bolster surveillance and diagnostic capabilities for dengue and chikungunya. This recommendation follows an observed rise in cases across several subregions and anticipates further intensification due to the El Niño phenomenon, highlighting a growing public health concern.