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Dengue fever outbreak in Yemen
ONE REPORT·Published ·Event date ·Main source · Al Jazeera
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National Malaria Control Programme (NMCP), Yemen health authorities
Yemen (Hadramout, Aden, Abyan, Shabwa, Taiz)
January 4 to July 18, 2026
Original reports
A severe dengue fever outbreak is affecting Yemen, with 7,815 suspected cases and 33 deaths recorded between January and July 2026.
Hadramout is the hardest-hit governorate, followed by Aden, Abyan, Shabwa, and Taiz.
Healthcare systems are struggling due to the conflict, limited resources, and lack of public awareness regarding mosquito control.
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