Dengue cases drop 32% in Atlántico, but authorities maintain alert for virus resurgence

The Atlántico department in Colombia has seen a significant 32% reduction in dengue cases in 2026, accumulating 1,540 confirmed infections. Despite this positive trend, health authorities are urging vigilance, emphasizing that the risk of transmission remains and that efforts to control the disease must continue, particularly during the rainy season when mosquito breeding conditions increase.

The department's current rate of 102 cases per 100,000 inhabitants is below the national average of 170. This decline is attributed to the success of control and prevention strategies. Notably, municipalities like Galapa and Baranoa have been lifted from epidemiological alert status due to a sustained drop in cases. Juan de Acosta has also shown improvement, moving from a type I outbreak to an alert status, indicating reduced virus circulation.

Luis Carlos Fajardo Jordán, the Secretary of Health for Atlántico, stated that the figures demonstrate the effectiveness of implemented strategies but stressed the need for continued surveillance. "We have 1,540 confirmed cases, 32% less than the previous year for the same period. This is not a time to relax, but to continue strengthening actions that will further reduce the incidence of dengue," he said.

The reduction in infections coincides with the departmental campaign "¡Fuera Mosquito, Fuera Dengue!" (Out Mosquito, Out Dengue!). This initiative has involved intensified inspection, education, and control efforts across various municipalities. Authorities report that over 260,000 homes and environments have been targeted this year as part of these ongoing measures.

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We have 1,540 confirmed cases, 32% less than the previous year for the same period. This is not a time to relax, but to continue strengthening actions that will further reduce the incidence of dengue.