In a follow-up on the dengue fever situation in the South Pacific sovereign archipelago nation of Tonga, the Ministry of Health reports an increase in confirmed and suspected cases and evidence of community transmission across Tongatapu, Ha‘apai and ‘Eua.
As of 20 April 2026, 24 laboratory‑confirmed cases have been reported.
Tongatapu and Ha‘apai report the highest number of cases, with adolescents and young adults most affected. Two cases remain hospitalised, no deaths have been reported, and laboratory investigations are ongoing to…
