Four Cases Of Dengue Fever Have Been Identified In Belarus
1- 12.09.2026, 10:48
The infection was brought in from abroad.
The disease is brought in by travelers from countries where the virus is constantly circulating. Health authorities are currently paying special attention to Bangladesh, where the number of cases rose sharply in early September. This was reported by the Republican Center for Hygiene, Epidemiology, and Public Health.
Experts consider the spread of dengue within Belarus impossible: local climatic conditions are unsuitable for the survival and reproduction of the virus’s primary vectors—mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The disease is also not transmitted from person to person.
However, the infection is periodically brought in from abroad. In 2024, eight imported cases of dengue were registered in Belarus, and four in 2026. In light of this, health authorities are urging Belarusians traveling to countries where the disease is prevalent to take precautions.
The situation in Bangladesh is particularly dire at the moment. Since the beginning of the year, approximately 42,000 people have been hospitalized there, and 117 have died. In early September, the number of cases rose sharply. According to experts’ estimates, the number of hospitalizations for the entire month of September could exceed 30,000, and the heightened risk will persist at least through October.
Overall, since the beginning of 2026, approximately 1.4 million cases of dengue have been reported in 68 countries. These include popular tourist destinations in South and Southeast Asia: Thailand, the Maldives, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, and Cambodia. The disease is also widespread in Latin American countries, including Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador.
Dengue fever is a viral infection that usually begins with a sudden rise in temperature. Its symptoms include severe headache, pain around the eyes, aching muscles, bones, and joints, digestive problems, and a rash. In some cases, the disease can progress to a severe form and lead to dangerous bleeding, organ damage, and death. There is no specific treatment for dengue.
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