Dominican Republic Dengue Cases Rise 34.6% to 245, Malaria Sees 82% Drop

The Dominican Republic has registered 245 confirmed dengue cases as of epidemiological week 31 in 2026, marking a notable increase from the 182 cases reported during the same period in 2025. This represents an additional 63 cases, or a 34.6% rise.

Despite the higher cumulative number, health authorities maintain that the dengue situation is under control. They reported a decrease in new notifications during the most recent week. Specifically, six new dengue cases were confirmed in week 31, with three in La Altagracia and three in La Romana. This figure shows a reduction compared to the preceding three weeks, which saw 19, 18, and 17 cases, respectively.

The Ministry of Public Health stated that dengue's behavior remains favorable and within the "success zone" of the endemic corridor, with an accumulated incidence of 3.73 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. Authorities are urging citizens to reinforce preventive measures at home to combat the breeding of Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that transmits the disease.

Preventive measures include eliminating unused containers that collect water, regularly cleaning and tightly covering water storage tanks and containers. These actions are part of the national campaign "Ganémosle al Dengue" (Let's Beat Dengue), under the slogan "Eliminate, Clean, and Cover." Meanwhile, malaria cases have seen a dramatic reduction of 82%, with only one case confirmed in week 31, bringing the 2026 total to 127, compared to 697 in the same period of 2025. Leptospirosis cases remain at 259 confirmed, with no new reports in week 31, and cholera cases remain at zero for the year. The report also noted reductions in maternal and infant mortality rates.