The Americas are facing a dengue fever crisis, with cases surging by nearly 50% in just weeks, according to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). The UN agency confirmed over 5.2 million infections this year—up from 3.5 million last month—calling it an \"emergency situation.\" 🌎🦟
While hotspots like Argentina and Brazil have seen cases stabilize, PAHO Director Dr. Jarbas Barbosa warns \"the virus is still spreading aggressively\" in other regions. Rising temperatures, urbanization, and El Niño-driven weather patterns are fueling the outbreak, making mosquito breeding grounds harder to control.
Dengue, a flu-like disease spread by Aedes mosquitoes, can cause severe complications. PAHO urges communities to eliminate stagnant water sources and use repellents. Travelers heading to the region: pack that bug spray! 🧴✨
