Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak Situation Report #23, 25th May 2026 [EN/TO]

Country: Tonga

Sources: Government of Tonga, Tonga Red Cross Society

Please refer to the attached file.

HIGHLIGHTS:

• A total of 66 confirmed dengue fever cases since the last report; including 2 new cases.

• Age group, gender, and island distribution remain unchanged, with the majority of cases reported among age group 11 – 14years, predominantly male, and highest in Tongatapu Island.

• Two cases are currently hospitalized, with one at Princess Fusipala Hospital, Ha’apai and one at Niu’eiki Hospital, ‘Eua.

• No dengue- related death reported to date.

• Dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2) ...