As of today, 13 new cases of Dengue Fever were reported with positive rapid tests, which brings up the total cumulative cases to 266 in Tonga, the Ministry of Health stated in its Situation Report for 14 March. There is ongoing case investigation and vector control to hot spots and high risk areas, and awareness programs to communities. “Faka’ilonga ‘o e pukelahi he tengi ko e langakete, fanoa toto he te’enifo, pe lua toto, pea ‘oku fiema’u ke feinga leva ki ha tokoni fakafaito’o.”
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Results for dengue outbreak
Monday 3 March 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The Ministry of Health (MOH) reported the youngest age affected in the dengue fever outbreak is eight months old. Meanwhile, as of Sunday, 2 March, the total number of dengue fever (DF) cases in Tonga has risen to 88, with 38 cases in Tongatapu, 36 in Vava'u, and 14 in 'Eua.
Friday 21 February 2025
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
Today, the Ministry of Health recorded 48 new dengue fever cases, bringing the total number of cases to 58. The infection is spreading rapidly in Vava'u, which now has 26 cases. The Public Health Emergency Operation Center has been activated.
Monday 5 February 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
As dengue cases increase to 52 on Tongatapu as of this afternoon, 5 February, a medical officer from the Ministry of Health admitted they lack the ability to treat hemorrhagic dengue because they are waiting to replace a broken centrifuge. By Eleanor Gee.
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Friday 2 February 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
The uncle of a New Zealand girl Toafei Telefoni (12) who died from dengue in Tonga last week says he and his family are concerned there is a lack of medical facilities to detect the disease and people need to be better informed.
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Thursday 1 February 2018
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Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A national campaign to control the spread of dengue started today as the number of people who have caught the disease climbed to 33 as of this afternoon, 1 February. Schools are waiting for funding to start spraying.
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Monday 2 February 2015
Nuku'alofa, Tonga
A dengue fever outbreak was today declared by the Ministry of Health, who have confirmed 33 cases of dengue fever across Tonga.
