Tonga reports 9 new dengue fever cases, totaling 284

Tonga has reported 9 new cases of dengue fever, bringing the total to 284. Most cases are in Vava’u (159), followed by Tongatapu (91) and ‘Eua (34). Ten patients are hospitalized, but all are stable. The outbreak is caused by Dengue Virus Type 2. The most affected age group is 10-19 years, with the youngest case being a 7-month-old baby. No deaths have been reported. Health authorities are conducting investigations and vector control in high-risk areas. Community awareness programs are ongoing, supported by local organizations and international agencies like WHO and UNICEF.