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18 August 2025

Dengue in Samoa

As of 10 August 2025, a total of 7,970 clinically diagnosed cases of dengue (2,743 confirmed) and six deaths have been reported since January 2025. Most cases (88%) are from Upola Island. DENV-1 and DENV-2 dengue serotypes are in circulation. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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01 August 2025

Dengue in Samoa

As of 29 July 2025, a total of 2,277 confirmed dengue cases, with two associated deaths, have been reported in Samoa since the outbreak began in April 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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23 July 2025

Dengue in Samoa

As of 13 July 2025, a total of 1,276 confirmed dengue cases, with two associated deaths, have been reported in Samoa since the outbreak began in April 2025. The majority of cases are from Upolu Island. Of the 20 cases with confirmed serotypes, 85% are dengue virus type 1 (DENV-1) and 15% are dengue virus type 2 (DENV2). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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04 July 2025

Dengue in Samoa

As of 22 June 2025, a total of 563 confirmed dengue cases, with one associated death, have been reported in Samoa since the outbreak began in April 2025. The majority of cases are in Upolu Island. Out of 20 cases with confirmed serotypes, 85% are dengue virus type 1 (DENV-1) and 15% are dengue virus type 2 (DENV2). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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13 June 2025

Dengue in Samoa

As of 2 June 2025, a total of 211 confirmed dengue cases, with one associated death, have been reported in Samoa since this outbreak began in April 2025. The majority of cases are in the urban area of Apia and northwestern Upolu. Out of 20 cases with confirmed serotypes, 85% are dengue virus type 1 (DENV-1) and 15% are dengue virus type 2 (DENV2). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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27 May 2025

Dengue in Samoa

As of 19 May 2025, a total of 110 confirmed cases of dengue (including one death) have been reported since the declaration of the outbreak on 17 April 2025. The majority of cases (77%) are from Upolu Island. Of the 20 cases that have confirmed serotypes, 85% are DENV-1 and 15% are DENV-2. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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22 April 2025

Dengue in Samoa

On 17 April 2025, the Government of Samoa announced a dengue fever outbreak. A total of 15 confirmed dengue cases, including one death, have been reported since January 2025. All reported cases are residents of the North West (Lauli’i to Mulifanua) villages, Upolu island, Samoa. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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29 May 2024
Samoa + Apia

Dengue in Samoa

As of 20 May 2024, the Samoan authorities have reported a total of 388 laboratory confirmed dengue cases since November 2023.

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