Peru is currently experiencing its worst dengue outbreak on record, with the situation likely to intensify due to the El Niño climate phenomenon causing heavy rainfall and increasing mosquito populations. As of Thursday, over 130,000 cases and 200 deaths have been recorded this year, with health authorities citing El Niño as a significant contributing factor. The disease is spread by mosquitoes and can cause a range of symptoms, including fever, vomiting, joint pain, and sometimes death.
To combat the outbreak, Peru’s health officials are prohibiting the storage of still water in open containers, which is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. Peruvian President Dina Boluarte has declared a two-month state of emergency in 18 of the country’s 24 regions to allow officials to take swift action in response to heavy rainfall.
Scientists are warning that this year’s El Niño could be particularly worrying, with the last strong El Niño in 2016 leading to the hottest year on record. Health Minister Rosa Gutiérrez has urged for action to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, warning that “Dengue kills”.
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