Western Pacific Regional Office Dengue Situation Updates 2014 - 2017

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update 458
26 January 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue-20160126.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China (no updates)
As of 31 December, there were 3,884 cases of dengue reported in 2015 for China, with majority of the cases
being reported during September and October. From 1 to 31 December 2015, 62 dengue cases were reported
with no associated deaths. The number of cases in the month of December decreased sevenfold compared to
the number reported in the previous month (n=470) and lower than the number of cases reported in December
2014 (n=180) (Figure 1).

Malaysia
From 10 to 16 January 2016, there were 3,500 cases of dengue reported, higher than the previous week
(n=3,337). The number of cases exceeded the number for the same period in 2015 and exceeded the median
number for 2011-2015. From 10 to 16 January 2016 there were 10 dengue deaths reported, bringing the total
number of deaths for 2016 to 14, compared to a total of 8 deaths from the same reporting period in 2015.


Philippines (no update)
As of 21 November 2015, there were 169,435 suspected cases of dengue, including 511 deaths, reported in
Philippines. This is 59.5% higher compared with the same reporting period in 2014 (n=106,241) (Figure 3). From
15 to 21 November 2015 (week 46), there were 548 suspected cases of dengue reported. (NOTE: Case counts
reported here do not represent the final number and will change after inclusion of delayed reports)

Singapore
From 10 to 16 January 2016, 628 dengue cases were reported, higher than the previous week (n=549) and
higher than the number reported for the same period in each of the last five years (2011-2015) (Figure 4). From
November 2015, weekly case numbers have continued to increase in a trend that is not expected for the season


Cambodia (no update)
As of 29 December 2015, there were 15,412 cases of dengue, including 38 deaths [CFR=0.2%], reported in
Cambodia. The number of cases is decreasing and it follows a similar trend to that observed in 2011 to 2014. In
the week ending 29 December 2015, there were 183 cases reported, which is higher than the previous week
(n=65) (Figure 5)

Lao PDR
As of 15 January 2016, there were 43 cases of dengue and no deaths reported in Lao PDR for 2016. From 9 to 15
January 2016, 15 dengue cases were reported, which is higher than the previous week (n=12) (Figure 6). There is
no country level alert for the week ending 15 January 2016.


Viet Nam
As of 31 December 2015, there were 97,476 cases of dengue, including 61 deaths, reported in 54 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. The cumulative number of cases reported in 2015 was higher than cases reported in
2014 for the same reporting period and is also higher than the median in 2010-2014 for the same reporting
period (Figure 7). In December 2015, there were 17,033 cases reported including 8 deaths. Compared to
November (20,910 cases and 10 deaths), the number of cases decreased by 18.5%

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 31 December 2015, there were 1,682 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. In 2015, 79 cases
were reported in December. This is lower than the same reporting period of last year (n=107). The number of
reported cases was consistent with previous years (n=1720 in 2014) and follows seasonal trend (Figure 8)


Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
From 1 to 17 January 2016, 120 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9) including
12 hospitalizations (3 severe cases). Thirty-eight (38) of the 120 cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infection. Case
numbers in weeks 1 and 2 of 2016 substantially exceeded the epidemic threshold.

Papua New Guinea
A total of 170 cases were seen at the Daru Hospital Outpatient department, Daru, Western Province from the
4th of November 2015 to the 8th of January 2016. There were a total of 126 clinical cases and 44 confirmed
cases (2 confirmed by PCR as DENV-2). Age of cases ranged between 6 years ? 35 years of age with under 5 year
olds representing 12 % (21/170) of cases. Seven (7) severe clinical cases were admitted. All have recovered and
were discharged.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 484
9 February 2016
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_20160209.pdf?ua=1

Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
Northern Hemisphere
China (no updates)
As of 31 December, there were 3,884 cases of dengue reported in 2015 for China, with majority of the cases
being reported during September and October. From 1 to 31 December 2015, 62 dengue cases were reported
with no associated deaths. The number of cases in the month of December decreased sevenfold compared to
the number reported in the previous month (n=470) and lower than the number of cases reported in December
2014 (n=180) (Figure 1).

Malaysia (no update)
From 10 to 16 January 2016, there were 3,500 cases of dengue reported, higher than the previous week
(n=3,337). The number of cases exceeded the number for the same period in 2015 and exceeded the median
number for 2011-2015. From 10 to 16 January 2016 there were 10 dengue deaths reported, bringing the total
number of deaths for 2016 to 14, compared to a total of 8 deaths from the same reporting period in 2015.


Philippines
As of 31 December, 2015, there were 200,415 suspected cases of dengue, including 598 deaths, reported in
Philippines. This is 64.8% higher compared with the same reporting period in 2014 (n=121,580) (Figure 3). From
27 to 31 December, 2015 (week 52), there were 136 suspected cases of dengue reported. (NOTE: Case counts
reported here do not represent the final number and will change after inclusion of delayed reports)

Singapore
From 24 to 30 January 2016, 630 dengue cases were reported, lower than the previous week (n=636) and higher
than the number reported for the same period in each of the last five years (2011-2015) (Figure 4).


Cambodia (no update)
As of 29 December 2015, there were 15,412 cases of dengue, including 38 deaths [CFR=0.2%], reported in
Cambodia. The number of cases is decreasing and it follows a similar trend to that observed in 2011 to 2014. In
the week ending 29 December 2015, there were 183 cases reported, which is higher than the previous week
(n=65) (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 29 January 2016, there were 96 cases of dengue and 1 death reported in Lao PDR for 2016. From
23 to 29 January 2016, 30 dengue cases were reported, which is higher than the previous week (n=23) (Figure 6).
There is no country level alert for the week ending 29 January 2016.


Viet Nam (No update)
As of 31 December 2015, there were 97,476 cases of dengue, including 61 deaths, reported in 54 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. The cumulative number of cases reported in 2015 was higher than cases reported in
2014 for the same reporting period and is also higher than the median in 2010-2014 for the same reporting
period (Figure 7). In December 2015, there were 17,033 cases reported including 8 deaths. Compared to
November (20,910 cases and 10 deaths), the number of cases decreased by 18.5%.

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 31 January 2016, there were 102 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. This is the lowest among
the same reporting periods of the last 5 year (n=270) (Figure 8).


Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
From 25 to 31 January 2016, 53 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9) including
2 hospitalizations (1 severe case). Six (6) of the 53 cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infection. Case numbers in
weeks 1 to 4 of 2016 substantially exceeded the epidemic threshold.

Papua New Guinea (No update)
A total of 170 cases were seen at the Daru Hospital Outpatient department, Daru, Western Province from 4
November 2015 to 8 January 2016. There were a total of 126 clinical cases and 44 confirmed cases (2 confirmed
by PCR as DENV-2). Age of cases ranged between 6 years ? 35 years of age with under 5 year olds representing
12 % (21/170) of cases. Seven (7) severe clinical cases were admitted. All have recovered and were discharged.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 485
23 February 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_biweekly_20160223.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China (no updates)
There were 3,884 cases of dengue reported in China in 2015, with the majority of cases being reported
during September and October. In December, there were 62 dengue cases (with no associated deaths)
reported, which was decreased from 470 cases reported in November, and lower than the number of cases
reported in December 2014 (n=180) (Figure 1).

Malaysia
For the week from 14 to 20 February, the number of dengue cases increased to 2,785, from 2,590 cases
reported in the week prior. The number of cases was lower than the number of cases for the same period
in 2015 but far exceeded the median for this week between 2011 and 2015. Within the same period there
were 8 dengue-related deaths reported, bringing the total number of deaths for 2016 to 51, compared to a
total of 54 deaths during the same reporting period in 2015.



Philippines
As of 6 February 2016, there were 12,904 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 49 deaths.
This is slightly higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=12,766) (Figure 3)

Singapore
From 14 to 20 February 2016, 594 dengue cases were reported, an increase from the previous week (n=419)
and higher than the number reported for the same period in each of the last five years (2011-2015) (Figure
4).


Cambodia
As of 2 February 2016, there were 562 cases of dengue (with no deaths) reported in Cambodia. The
number of cases remains stable and in line with case numbers observed between 2012 and 2015. In week 6,
there were 45 cases reported, compared to 102 cases reported in the week prior (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 12 February, there were 135 cases of dengue with 1 death reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 6 to 12
February 2016, 16 new dengue cases were reported, compared to 26 cases reported in the week prior
(Figure 6). There is no country level alert for the week 7.


Viet Nam (No update)
As of 31 December 2015, there were 97,476 cases of dengue, including 61 deaths, reported in 54 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. The cumulative number of cases reported in 2015 was higher than cases reported in
2014 for the same reporting period and is also higher than the median in 2010-2014 for the same reporting
period (Figure 7). In December 2015, there were 17,033 cases reported including 8 deaths. Compared to
November (20,910 cases and 10 deaths), the number of cases decreased by 18.5%

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 31 January 2016, there were 155 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. This is the lowest
number of cases reported within this period for the last 5 years (Figure 8).


Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
From 8 to 14 February 2016, 88 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9),
including 4 requiring hospitalisation, 2 severe cases and 1 death. 24 of the 88 cases were confirmed as
DENV-1 infection. Case numbers in weeks 1 to 6 of 2016 substantially exceeded the epidemic threshold.

Papua New Guinea (No update)
A total of 170 cases were seen at the Daru Hospital Outpatient Department, Daru, Western Province from 4
November 2015 to 8 January 2016. There were a total of 126 clinical cases and 44 confirmed cases (2
confirmed by PCR as DENV-2). Age of cases ranged between 6 to 35 years with children less than 5 years
representing 12% (21 of 170) of cases. Seven severe clinical cases were hospitalised, of which all have
recovered and been discharged.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update 486
8 March 2016
​Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue-20160308.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China (no updates)
There were 3,884 cases of dengue reported in China in 2015, with the majority of cases being reported
during September and October. In December, there were 62 dengue cases (with no associated deaths)
reported, which was a decrease from 470 cases reported in November, and lower than the number of
cases reported in December 2014 (n=180) (Figure 1).

Malaysia
For the week from 21 to 27 February, the number of dengue cases increased to 2,885, from 2,785 cases
reported in the week prior. The number of cases was higher than the number of cases for the same period
in 2015 and far exceeded the median for this week between 2011 and 2015. Within the same period there
were 3 dengue-related deaths reported, bringing the total number of deaths for 2016 to 54, compared to a
total of 62 deaths during the same reporting period in 2015


Philippines
As of 20 February 2016, there were 18,790 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 65
deaths. This is higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=16,606) (Figure 3).

Singapore
From 28 February to 5 March 2016, 415 dengue cases were reported, a decrease from the previous week
(n=512) and higher than the number reported for the same period in each of the last five years (2011-2015)
(Figure 4).


Cambodia (no updates)
As of 2 February 2016, there were 562 cases of dengue (with no deaths) reported in Cambodia. The
number of cases remains stable and in line with case numbers observed between 2012 and 2015. In week 6,
there were 45 cases reported, compared to 102 cases reported in the week prior (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 26 February, there were 178 cases of dengue with 1 death reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 20 to
26 February 2016, 26 new dengue cases were reported, which followed the seasonal trend (2011-2015)
(Figure 6).


Viet Nam
As of 31 January 2016, there were 13,086 cases of dengue, including 2 deaths, reported in 38 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. The cumulative number of cases reported in 2016 was higher than that reported in
2015 for the same period and is also higher than the median in 2010-2014 for the same reporting period
(Figure 7). Compared to December 2015 (17,033 cases and 8 deaths), the number of cases decreased by
23.2%

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 29 February 2016, there were 286 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. This is the lowest
number of cases reported within this period for the last 5 years (Figure 8).


Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
From 22 to 28 February 2016, 49 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9),
including 3 requiring hospitalisation. 10 of the 49 cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infection. Case numbers
in weeks 1 to 8 of 2016 substantially exceeded the epidemic threshold.

Papua New Guinea (No update)
A total of 170 cases were seen at the Daru Hospital Outpatient Department, Daru, Western Province from 4
November 2015 to 8 January 2016. There were a total of 126 clinical cases and 44 confirmed cases (2
confirmed by PCR as DENV-2). Age of cases ranged between 6 to 35 years with children less than 5 years
representing 12% (21 of 170) of cases. Seven severe clinical cases were hospitalised, of which all have
recovered and been discharged.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 487
22 March 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue-20160322.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China (no updates)
There were 3,884 cases of dengue reported in China in 2015, with the majority of cases being reported during
September and October. In December, there were 62 dengue cases (with no associated deaths) reported, which
was a decrease from 470 cases reported in November, and lower than the number of cases reported in
December 2014 (n=180) (Figure 1).

Malaysia
For the week from 13 to 19 March, the number of dengue cases decreased to 2,247, from 2,556 cases reported
in the week prior. The number of cases was higher than the number of cases for the same period in 2015 and far
exceeded the median for this week between 2011 and 2015. Within the same period there were 7 denguerelated
deaths reported, bringing the total number of deaths for 2016 to 82, compared to a total of 98 deaths
during the same reporting period in 2015.



Philippines (no updates)
As of 20 February 2016, there were 18,790 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 65 deaths.
This is higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=16,606) (Figure 3).

Singapore
From 6 to 12 March 2016, 397 dengue cases were reported, a decrease from the previous week (n=415) and
higher than the number reported for the same period in each of the last five years (2011-2015) (Figure 4).



Cambodia
As of 20 February 2016, there were 663 cases of dengue (with no deaths) reported in Cambodia. The number of
cases remains stable and in line with case numbers observed between 2012 and 2015. In week 8, there were 15
cases reported, compared to 75 cases reported in the week prior (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 11 March, there were 207 cases of dengue with 1 death reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 26 February to
11 March 2016, 29 new dengue cases were reported, which followed the seasonal trend (2011-2015) (Figure 6).



Viet Nam (no updates)
As of 31 January 2016, there were 13,086 cases of dengue, including 2 deaths, reported in 38 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. The cumulative number of cases reported in 2016 was higher than that reported in 2015
for the same period and is also higher than the median in 2010-2014 for the same reporting period (Figure 7).
Compared to December 2015 (17,033 cases and 8 deaths), the number of cases decreased by 23.2%

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 22 February 2016, there were 399 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. This is the lowest
number of cases reported within this period for the last 5 years (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
From 7 to 13 March 2016, 35 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9), including 3
requiring hospitalisation. 8 of the 35 cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infection. Case numbers in weeks 1 to 8 of
2016 substantially exceeded the epidemic threshold.

Papua New Guinea (No update)
A total of 170 cases were seen at the Daru Hospital Outpatient Department, Daru, Western Province from 4
November 2015 to 8 January 2016. There were a total of 126 clinical cases and 44 confirmed cases (2 confirmed
by PCR as DENV-2). Age of cases ranged between 6 to 35 years with children less than 5 years representing 12%
(21 of 170) of cases. Seven severe clinical cases were hospitalised, of which all have recovered and been
discharged.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 488
5 April 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_biweekly_20160405.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China (no updates)
There were 3,884 cases of dengue reported in China in 2015, with the majority of cases being reported during
September and October. In December, there were 62 dengue cases (with no associated deaths) reported, which
was a decrease from 470 cases reported in November, and lower than the number of cases reported in
December 2014 (n=180) (Figure 1).

Malaysia
For the week from 27 March to 2 April, the number of dengue cases decreased to 2,130 from 2,135 cases
reported in the week prior. The number of cases was higher than that reported the same period in 2015, and far
exceeded the median for this week between 2011 and 2015. Within the same period there were 2 denguerelated
deaths reported, bringing the total number of deaths for 2016 to 87, compared to a total of 108 deaths
during the same reporting period in 2015.



Philippines (no updates)
As of 20 February 2016, there were 18,790 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 65 deaths.
This is higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=16,606) (Figure 3).

Singapore
From 20 to 26 March 2016, 308 dengue cases were reported, a decrease from the previous week (n=374) and
higher than the number reported for the same period in each of the last five years (2011-2015) (Figure 4).



Cambodia (no updates)
As of 20 February 2016, there were 663 cases of dengue (with no deaths) reported in Cambodia. The number of
cases remains stable and in line with case numbers observed between 2012 and 2015. In week 8, there were 15
cases reported, compared to 75 cases reported in the week prior (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 25 March, there were 237 cases of dengue with 1 death reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 12 to 25 March
2016, 30 new dengue cases were reported, which followed the seasonal trend (2011-2015) (Figure 6).



Viet Nam (no updates)
As of 31 January 2016, there were 13,086 cases of dengue, including 2 deaths, reported in 38 of 63 provinces in
Viet Nam. The cumulative number of cases reported in 2016 is higher than that reported during the same period
in 2015 and higher than the median for the same reporting period between 2010 and 2014 (Figure 7). The
number of cases reported in January 2016 was 23% lower than that reported in December 2015 (17,033 cases
and 8 deaths).

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 31 March 2016, there were 532 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia, which is line with the
seasonal trend (2011-2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia (no updates)
From 7 to 13 March 2016, 35 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9), including 3
requiring hospitalisation. 8 of the 35 cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infection. Case numbers in weeks 1 to 8 of
2016 substantially exceeded the epidemic threshold.

Papua New Guinea (No update)
A total of 170 cases were seen at the Daru Hospital Outpatient Department, Daru, Western Province from 4
November 2015 to 8 January 2016. There were a total of 126 clinical cases and 44 confirmed cases (2 confirmed
by PCR as DENV-2). Age of cases ranged between 6 to 35 years with children less than 5 years representing 12%
(21 of 170) of cases. Seven severe clinical cases were hospitalised, of which all have recovered and been
discharged.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 489
19 April 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/entity/emerging_diseases/dengue_20160419.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China
As of 31 March, there were 91 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016 (28 in January, 45 in February, 18
in March). Compared with the same period of the previous three years (2012 to 2015), the number of
dengue cases reported in China has increased in 2016 (Figure 1).

Malaysia
For the week from 10 April to 16 April, the number of dengue cases was 1,854, a decrease from 2,031 cases
reported in the week prior. The number of cases was higher than that reported during the same period in
2015, and far exceeded the median for this week between 2011 and 2015. Within the same period there
were two dengue-related deaths reported, bringing the total number of deaths for 2016 to 92, compared
to a total of 117 deaths during the same reporting period in 2015.



Philippines (no updates)
As of 20 February 2016, there were 18,790 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 65
deaths. This is higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=16,606) (Figure 3).

Singapore
From 3 to 9 April 2016, 292 dengue cases were reported, a decrease from the previous week (n=377) and
higher than the number reported for the same period in each of the last four years (2012-2015) (Figure 4)



Cambodia (no updates)
As of 20 February 2016, there were 663 cases of dengue (with no deaths) reported in Cambodia. The
number of cases remains stable and in line with case numbers observed between 2012 and 2015. In week
eight, there were 15 cases reported, compared to 75 cases reported in the week prior (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 8 April, there were 260 cases of dengue with one death reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 26 March
to 8 April 2016, 13 new dengue cases were reported, which followed the seasonal trend (2011-2015)
(Figure 6).



Viet Nam (no updates)
As of 31 January 2016, there were 13,086 cases of dengue, including 2 deaths, reported in 38 of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. The cumulative number of cases reported in 2016 is higher than that reported
during the same period in 2015 and higher than the median for the same reporting period between 2010
and 2014 (Figure 7). The number of cases reported in January 2016 was 23% lower than that reported in
December 2015 (17,033 cases and 8 deaths).

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 31 March 2016, there were 621 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia, which is line with the
seasonal trend (2011-2015) (Figure 8).



French Polynesia
From 7 to 13 March 2016, 28 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9),
including 2 requiring hospitalisation. Five of the 28 cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infection. Case
numbers currently exceed the epidemic threshold.

Papua New Guinea (No update)
A total of 170 cases were seen at the Daru Hospital Outpatient Department, Daru, Western Province from 4
November 2015 to 8 January 2016. There were a total of 126 clinical cases and 44 confirmed cases (2
confirmed by PCR as DENV-2). Age of cases ranged between 6 to 35 years with children less than 5 years
representing 12% (21 of 170) of cases. Seven severe clinical cases were hospitalised, of which all have
recovered and been discharged.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 490
3 May 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_20160503.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China (No updates)
As of 31 March, there were 91 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016 (28 in January, 45 in February, 18
in March). Compared with the same period of the previous three years (2012 to 2015), the number of
dengue cases reported in China has increased in 2016 (Figure 1).

Malaysia
For the week from 17 April to 23 April, the number of dengue cases was 1,607, a decrease from 1,854 cases
reported in the week prior. The number of cases was higher than that reported during the same period in
2015, and far exceeded the median for this week between 2011 and 2015. Within the same period there
were two dengue-related deaths reported, bringing the total number of deaths for 2016 to 94, compared
to a total of 120 deaths during the same reporting period in 2015.



Philippines (no updates)
As of 20 February 2016, there were 18,790 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 65
deaths. This is higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=16,606) (Figure 3).

Singapore
From 17 to 23 April 2016, 231 dengue cases were reported, an increase from the previous week (n=225)
and higher than the number reported for the same period in 2015 (Figure 4).



Cambodia (no updates)
As of 20 February 2016, there were 663 cases of dengue (with no deaths) reported in Cambodia. The
number of cases remains stable and in line with case numbers observed between 2012 and 2015. In week
eight, there were 15 cases reported, compared to 75 cases reported in the week prior (Figure 5).

Lao PDR (No updates)
As of 8 April, there were 260 cases of dengue with one death reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 26 March
to 8 April 2016, 13 new dengue cases were reported, which followed the seasonal trend (2011-2015)
(Figure 6).



Viet Nam
As of 29 February 2016, there were 16,967 cases of dengue, including 7 deaths, reported in 39 of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. The cumulative number of cases reported in 2016 is higher than that reported
during the same period in 2015 and higher than the median for the same reporting period between 2010
and 2014 (Figure 7). The number of cases reported in February 2016 was 30% lower than that reported in
January 2016 whilst the number of deaths increased by 5 (13,086 cases and 2 deaths).

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 30 April 2016, there were 802 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia, which is in line with
the seasonal trend (2011-2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
From 18 to 24 April 2016, 30 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9),
including 2 requiring hospitalisation. Three of the 30 cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infection. Case
numbers currently exceed the epidemic threshold.

Papua New Guinea (No update)
A total of 170 cases were seen at the Daru Hospital Outpatient Department, Daru, Western Province from 4
November 2015 to 8 January 2016. There were a total of 126 clinical cases and 44 confirmed cases (2
confirmed by PCR as DENV-2). Age of cases ranged between 6 to 35 years with children less than 5 years
representing 12% (21 of 170) of cases. Seven severe clinical cases were hospitalised, of which all have
recovered and been discharged.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 491
17 May 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_20160517v2.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China (No updates)
As of 31 March, there were 91 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016 (28 in January, 45 in February, 18
in March). Compared with the same period of the previous three years (2012 to 2015), the number of
dengue cases reported in China has increased in 2016 (Figure 1).

Malaysia (No updates)
For the week from 17 April to 23 April, the number of dengue cases was 1,607, a decrease from 1,854 cases
reported in the week prior. The number of cases was higher than that reported during the same period in
2015, and far exceeded the median for this week between 2011 and 2015. Within the same period there
were two dengue-related deaths reported, bringing the total number of deaths for 2016 to 94, compared
to a total of 120 deaths during the same reporting period in 2015.



Philippines (No updates)
As of 20 February 2016, there were 18,790 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 65
deaths. This is higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=16,606) (Figure 3).

Singapore
From 17 to 23 April 2016, 231 dengue cases were reported, an increase from the previous week (n=225)
and higher than the number reported for the same period in 2015 (Figure 4).



Cambodia (No updates)
As of 20 February 2016, there were 663 cases of dengue (with no deaths) reported in Cambodia. The
number of cases remains stable and in line with case numbers observed between 2012 and 2015. In week
eight, there were 15 cases reported, compared to 75 cases reported in the week prior (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 6 May, there were 442 cases of dengue with 3 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 30 April to 6
May 2016, 90 new dengue cases were reported, which has been increasing above the seasonal trend
(2011-2015) (Figure 6).



Viet Nam (No updates)
As of 29 February 2016, there were 16,967 cases of dengue, including 7 deaths, reported in 39 of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. The cumulative number of cases reported in 2016 is higher than that reported
during the same period in 2015 and higher than the median for the same reporting period between 2010
and 2014 (Figure 7). The number of cases reported in February 2016 was 30% lower than that reported in
January 2016 whilst the number of deaths increased by 5 (13,086 cases and 2 deaths)

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 17 May 2016, there were 952 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia, which is in line within
the seasonal trend (2011-2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia (No updates)
From 18 to 24 April 2016, 30 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9),
including 2 requiring hospitalisation. Three of the 30 cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infection. Case
numbers currently exceed the epidemic threshold.

Papua New Guinea
As of 17 May, The number of reported cases is declining<Source: Papua New Guinea National Department
of Health Briefs>. 1 case of dengue-3 with travel history to Papua New Guinea was reported by Queensland
Health.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 492
31 May 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_biweekly_20160531.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China
As of 30 April 2016, there were 121 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016. This number is higher than
the number of cases reported in same period of the previous four years (2012-2015) (Figure 1).

Malaysia (No updates)
For the week from 17 April to 23 April in 2016, the number of dengue cases was 1,607, a decrease from
1,854 cases reported in the previous week. The number of cases was higher than that reported during the
same period in 2015. Within the same period there were two dengue-related deaths reported, bringing the
total number of deaths for 2016 to 94, compared to a total of 120 deaths during the same reporting period
in 2015 (Figure 2).



Philippines
As of 2 April 2016, there were 33,748 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 126 deaths.
This is higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=24,927) (Figure 3).

Singapore
From 8 to 21 May 2016, there were 429 new dengue cases reported in Singapore. There has been a steady
decrease in the number of cases since the beginning of the year, although the number remains higher than
that of the same period in 2015 (Figure 4).



Cambodia
From 1 January to 17 May 2016, there have been 1,771 cases of dengue and 4 deaths reported in
Cambodia. In May, there were 168 cases and no death reported. The number of cases remains low and
stable at this point (Figure 5).


Lao PDR
As of 20 May, there were 583 cases of dengue with 6 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 6 May to
20 May 2016, 141 new dengue cases and 3 new deaths were reported (Figure 6).



Viet Nam (No updates)
As of 29 February 2016, there were 16,967 cases of dengue including 7 deaths reported in 39 of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. The cumulative number of cases reported in 2016 is higher than that reported
during the same period in 2015 and higher than the median for the same reporting period between 2010
and 2014 (Figure 7). The number of cases reported in February 2016 was 30% lower than that reported in
January 2016 whilst the number of deaths increased by 5 (13,086 cases and 2 deaths).

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 31 May 2016, there were 1044 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. The number of cases
reported in May is lower than other months in 2016 but is generally in line within the seasonal trend (2011-
2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
From 9 to 22 May 2016, 75 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9), including
11 requiring hospitalisation. 17 of the 75 cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infection.

Papua New Guinea (No updates)
As of 17 May, The number of reported cases is declining <Source: Papua New Guinea National Department
of Health Briefs>. One case of dengue-3 with travel history to Papua New Guinea was reported by
Queensland Health.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 493
14 June 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_20160614v2.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China
As of 13 June 2016, there were 154 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016. This number is higher than
the number of cases reported in same period of the previous four years (2012-2015) (Figure 1).

Malaysia (No updates)
For the week from 17 April to 23 April in 2016, the number of dengue cases was 1,607, a decrease from
1,854 cases reported in the previous week. The number of cases was higher than that reported during the
same period in 2015. Within the same period there were two dengue-related deaths reported, bringing the
total number of deaths for 2016 to 94, compared to a total of 120 deaths during the same reporting period
in 2015 (Figure 2).



Philippines (No updates)
As of 2 April 2016, there were 33,748 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 126 deaths.
This is higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=24,927) (Figure 3).

Singapore
From 22 May to 4 June 2016, there were 418 new dengue cases reported in Singapore. There has been a
steady decrease in the number of cases since the beginning of the year, although the number remains
higher than that of the same period in 2015 (Figure 4).



Cambodia (No updates)
From 1 January to 17 May 2016, there have been 1,771 cases of dengue and 4 deaths reported in
Cambodia. In May, there were 168 cases and no death reported. The number of cases remains low and
stable at this point (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of3 June, there were 840 cases of dengue with 6 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 20 May to 3
June 2016, 240 new dengue cases and no new deaths were reported (Figure 6).



Viet Nam (No updates)
As of 30 April 2016, there were 25,441 cases of dengue including 10 deaths, reported in 44 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. In April 2016, there were 3,899 cases reported including one death. Compared to
the same period in 2015, the number of cases increased by 179%. Compared to the median in 2010-2014
period, the cumulative number of cases increased by 124%

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 14 June 2016, there were 1106 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. The number of cases
reported in May is lower than other months in 2016 but is generally in line within the seasonal trend (2011-
2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
From 23 to 29 May 2016, 65 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9),
including 4 requiring hospitalisation. 26 of the 65 cases (40%) were confirmed as DENV-1 infection.

Papua New Guinea (No updates)
From 1 January to 5 June, 67 imported cases of dengue with travel history to Papua New Guinea were
reported by Queensland Health (notifiable conditions data). Among these cases, 5 were DENV-1, 48 were
DENV-2, 3 were DENV-3, 1 was DENV-4 and 10 cases were of undetermined serotype.

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 494
28 June 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_biweekly_20160628.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China (No Updates)
As of 13 June 2016, there were 154 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016. This number is higher than
the number of cases reported in same period of the previous four years (2012-2015) (Figure 1).

Malaysia
In week 24, the number of dengue cases was 1,803, an increase from 1,585 cases reported in the previous
week. Although the number of cases was less than that reported during the same period in 2015, it showed
sharp increase in the past two weeks. And in week 24, there were four dengue-related deaths reported,
bringing the total number of deaths to 118 in 2016, compared to 158 deaths during the same reporting
period in 2015 (Figure 2)



Philippines (No updates)
As of 2 April 2016, there were 33,748 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 126 deaths.
This is higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=24,927) (Figure 3).

Singapore
From 12 to 18 June 2016, there were 193 new dengue cases reported in Singapore. The number of cases
had decreased between January to April in 2016, but the number of cases becomes as same level as that in
the same period in 2015 (Figure 4).



Cambodia (No updates)
From 1 January to 17 May 2016, there have been 1,771 cases of dengue and 4 deaths reported in
Cambodia. In May, there were 168 cases and no death reported. The number of cases remains low and
stable at this point (Figure 5).


Lao PDR (No updates)
As of 3 June, there were 840 cases of dengue with 6 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 20 May to 3
June 2016, 240 new dengue cases and no new deaths were reported (Figure 6).



Viet Nam (No updates)
As of 30 April 2016, there were 25,441 cases of dengue including 10 deaths, reported in 44 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. In April 2016, there were 3,899 cases reported including one death. Compared to
the same period in 2015, the number of cases increased by 179%. Compared to the median in 2010-2014
period, the cumulative number of cases increased by 124%.


Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 28 June 2016, there were 1,195 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. The number of cases
reported in May is lower than other months in 2016 but is generally in line within the seasonal trend (2011-
2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
In week 236, 40 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9), including 2 requiring
hospitalisation. 8 of the 40 cases (20%) were confirmed as DENV-1 infection.

Papua New Guinea (No updates)
From 1 January to 5 June, 67 imported cases of dengue with travel history to Papua New Guinea were
reported by Queensland Health (notifiable conditions data). Among these cases, 5 were DENV-1, 48 were
DENV-2, 3 were DENV-3, 1 was DENV-4 and 10 cases were of undetermined serotype.

New Caledonia
Since 1 September 2015 to 28 June 2016, 358 dengue cases were reported. In May 2016, 129 dengue cases
were reported (Figure 10).

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 495
12 July 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_biweekly_20160712.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China (No Updates)
As of 13 June 2016, there were 154 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016. This number is higher than
the number of cases reported in same period of the previous four years (2012-2015) (Figure 1).

Malaysia
In week 25, the number of dengue cases was 1,777, an increase from 1,803 cases reported in the previous
week. The number of cases was less than that reported during the same period in 2015 and it turned to
decrease from the previous week. And in week 25, there were four dengue-related deaths reported,
bringing the total number of deaths to 122 in 2016, compared to 162 deaths during the same reporting
period in 2015 (Figure 2).



Philippines
As of 11 June 2016, there were 52,177 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 207 deaths.
This is 41.1% higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=36,972) (Figure 3).

Singapore
From 26 June to 2 July 2016, there were 234 new dengue cases reported in Singapore. The number of
cases had decreased between January to April in 2016, but the number of cases has been in upward trend
in last three weeks. (Figure 4).



Cambodia (No updates)
From 1 January to 17 May 2016, there have been 1,771 cases of dengue and 4 deaths reported in
Cambodia. In May, there were 168 cases and no death reported. The number of cases remains low and
stable at this point (Figure 5).


Lao PDR
As of 1 July, there were 1,530 cases of dengue with 8 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 25 June to
1 July, 190 new dengue cases and one death were reported (Figure 6).



Viet Nam (No updates)
As of 30 April 2016, there were 25,441 cases of dengue including 10 deaths, reported in 44 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. In April 2016, there were 3,899 cases reported including one death. Compared to
the same period in 2015, the number of cases increased by 179%. Compared to the median in 2010-2014
period, the cumulative number of cases increased by 124%.

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 11 July 2016, there were 1,282 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. The number of cases
reported has been decreased since March and it is generally in line within the seasonal trend (2011-2015)
(Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
In week 24, 43 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9). Three of the 43 cases
(7%) were confirmed as DENV-1 infection.


Papua New Guinea (No updates)
From 1 January to 5 June, 67 imported cases of dengue with travel history to Papua New Guinea were
reported by Queensland Health (notifiable conditions data). Among these cases, 5 were DENV-1, 48 were
DENV-2, 3 were DENV-3, 1 was DENV-4 and 10 cases were of undetermined serotype.


New Caledonia
Since 1 September 2015 to 11 July 2016, 420 dengue cases were reported. In June 2016, 137 dengue cases
were reported (Figure 10).

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update 496
26 July 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_biweekly_20160726.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China
As of 12 July 2016, there were 180 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016. This number is higher than
the number of cases reported in the same period of the previous four years (2012-2015) (Figure 1).

Malaysia
In week 27, the number of dengue cases was 1,512, a decrease from 2,017 cases (a decline by 25%)
reported in the previous week. The cumulative number of cases in 2016 (59,294 cases) was less than that
reported during the same period in 2015 (62,648 cases). In week 27, the cumulative number of dengue
deaths was 134 cases, compared to 173 deaths during the samereporting period in 2015 (Figure 2).



Philippines
As of 2 July 2016, there were 59,585 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 248 deaths.
This is 31.4% higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=45,338) (Figure 3).

Singapore
In week 28, there were 223 dengue cases reported in Singapore. From week 23 to 27, the number of cases
was in upward trend but has been turned to decrease from week 28 (Figure 4).



Cambodia (No updates)
From 1 January to 17 May 2016, there have been 1,771 cases of dengue and 4 deaths reported in
Cambodia. In May, there were 168 cases and no death reported. The number of cases remains low and
stable at this point (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 15 July, there were 1,966 cases of dengue with 9 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 9 July to
15 July, 232 new dengue cases and no death were reported. The number of cases is increasing, following
the trend in 2012 (Figure 6).



Viet Nam (No updates)
As of 30 April 2016, there were 25,441 cases of dengue including 10 deaths, reported in 44 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. In April 2016, there were 3,899 cases reported including one death. Compared to
the same period in 2015, the number of cases increased by 179%. Compared to the median in 2010-2014
period, the cumulative number of cases increased by 124%.

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 25 July 2016, there were 1,429 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. The number of cases
reported has been decreasing since March and it follows the seasonal trend (2011-2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
In week 28, 40 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9). Ten of the 40 cases
(25%) were confirmed as DENV-1 infection.

Papua New Guinea (No updates)
From 1 January to 5 June, 67 imported cases of dengue with travel history to Papua New Guinea were
reported by Queensland Health (notifiable conditions data). Among these cases, 5 were DENV-1, 48 were
DENV-2, 3 were DENV-3, 1 was DENV-4 and 10 cases were of undetermined serotype.

New Caledonia
Since 1 September 2015 to 25 July 2016, 455 dengue cases were reported. In July 2016, 70 dengue cases
were reported (Figure 10).

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 497
9 August 2016
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_biweekly_20160809.pdf?ua=1

Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
Northern Hemisphere
China (No update)
As of 12 July 2016, there were 180 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016. This number is higher than
the number of cases reported in the same period of the previous four years (2012-2015) (Figure 1).

Malaysia
In week 29, the number of dengue cases was 2,188, a decrease from 2,240 cases (a decline by 2.3%)
reported in the previous week. The cumulative number of cases in 2016 (63,722 cases) was less than that
reported during the same period in 2015 (67,944 cases). In week 29, the cumulative number of dengue
deaths was 142 cases, compared to 185 deaths during the same reporting period in 2015 (Figure 2).



Philippines (No update)
As of 2 July 2016, there were 59,585 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 248 deaths.
This is 31.4% higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=45,338) (Figure 3).

Singapore
In week 30, there were 222 dengue cases reported in Singapore. While the cumulative number of cases in
2016 (10,095) was almost double compared to that reported in the same period of 2015 (5,447), the number
of reported cases follow the same seasonal trend as was in 2015 (Figure 4).



Cambodia (No updates)
From 1 January to 17 May 2016, there have been 1,771 cases of dengue and 4 deaths reported in
Cambodia. In May, there were 168 cases and no death reported. The number of cases remains low and
stable at this point (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 29 July, there were 2.365 cases of dengue with 9 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 23 July to
29 July, 219 new dengue cases and no death were reported. The number of cases is increasing, following
the trend of 2012 (Figure 6).



Viet Nam
During week 30, there were 1,983 cases reported with no death. As of 24 July 2016, the cumulative number
of cases was 48,798 cases including 14 deaths, reported in 48 out of 63 provinces in Viet Nam. Compared
to the same period in 2015 (18,432 cases including 12 deaths), the number of cases was 2.5 times higher.
It shows upward trend since week 22, following the trend of 2015.

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 7 August 2016, there were 1,496 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. The number of cases
reported has been decreasing since March and it follows the seasonal trend (2011-2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
In week 29, 41 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9). Seven of the 41
cases (17%) were confirmed as DENV-1 infection.

Papua New Guinea (No updates)
From 1 January to 5 June, 67 imported cases of dengue with travel history to Papua New Guinea were
reported by Queensland Health (notifiable conditions data). Among these cases, 5 were DENV-1, 48 were
DENV-2, 3 were DENV-3, 1 was DENV-4 and 10 cases were of undetermined serotype.

New Caledonia
Since 1 September 2015 to 5 August 2016, 483 dengue cases were reported. In July 2016, 89 dengue
cases were reported (Figure 10).

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update 498
23 August 2016
Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_biweekly_20160823.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China
As of 31 July 2016, there were 237 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016. This number is lower than the
number of cases reported in the same period of the previous four years (2012-2015) (Figure 1).


Malaysia
In week 32, the number of dengue cases was 1,963, a decrease from 1,819 cases (an increase by 7.9%) reported
in the previous week. The cumulative number of cases in 2016 (69,400 cases) was less than that reported during
the same period in 2015 (75,795 cases). In week 32, the cumulative number of dengue deaths was 153 cases,
compared to 212 deaths during the same reporting period in 2015 (Figure 2).



Philippines
As of 6 August 2016, there were 84,085 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 372 deaths. This
is 15.8% higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=72,627) (Figure 3).

Singapore
In week 32, there were 198 dengue cases reported in Singapore. While the cumulative number of cases in 2016
(10,508) was almost double compared to that reported in the same period of 2015 (5,867), the number of
reported cases follow the same seasonal trend as was in 2015 (Figure 4).


Cambodia (No updates)
From 1 January to 17 May 2016, there have been 1,771 cases of dengue and 4 deaths reported in Cambodia. In
May, there were 168 cases and no death reported. The number of cases remains low and stable at this point
(Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 12 August, there were 2,719 cases of dengue with 9 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 6 August to
12 August, 187 new dengue cases and no death were reported. Although the number of cases is higher than
previous year, it is following the seasonal trend (Figure 6).



Viet Nam
As of 30 June 2016, there were 36,639 cases of dengue including 11 deaths, reported in 44 out of 63 provinces
in Viet Nam. In June 2016, there were 5,225 cases reported including one death. Compared to May 2016,
number of cases increased by 36.7%. Compared to same period in 2015, cumulative number of cases increased
by 184.7%. Compared to the median in 2011-2015 period, cumulative number of cases increased by 102.7% and
number of deaths decreased by three.


Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 22 August 2016, there were 1,579 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. The number of cases
reported has been decreasing since March and it follows the seasonal trend (2011-2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
In week 30, 45 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9). Eleven of the 45 cases
(24%) were confirmed as DENV-1 infection.

Papua New Guinea (No updates)
From 1 January to 5 June, 67 imported cases of dengue with travel history to Papua New Guinea were reported
by Queensland Health (notifiable conditions data). Among these cases, 5 were DENV-1, 48 were DENV-2, 3 were
DENV-3, 1 was DENV-4 and 10 cases were of undetermined serotype.


New Caledonia
Since 1 September 2015 to 22 August 2016, 520 dengue cases were reported. In July 2016, 89 dengue cases
were reported (Figure 10)

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 499
6 September 2016
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_20160906.pdf?ua=1

Update on the Dengue situa0on in the Western Pacific Region
Northern Hemisphere

China (No updates)
As of 31 July 2016, there were 237 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016. This number is lower than
the number of cases reported in the same period of the previous four years (2012-2015) (Figure 1).

Malaysia
In week 34, the number of dengue cases was 2,249, an increase from 2,190 cases (an increase by 2.7%)
reported in the previous week. The cumula0ve number of cases in 2016 (73,839 cases) is less than that
reported during the same period in 2015 (80,654 cases). By week 34, the cumula0ve number of dengue
deaths was 166 cases, compared to 219 deaths during the same repor0ng period in 2015 (Figure 2).



Philippines
As of 20 August 2016, there were 101,401 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 422
deaths. This is 16% higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=87,411) (Figure 3).

Singapore
In week 34, there were 274 dengue cases reported in Singapore. The cumula0ve number of cases in 2016
(11,003) is almost double compared to that reported in the same period of 2015 (6,342) due to higher
number of cases early in 2016 (Figure 4).



Cambodia (No updates)
From 1 January to 17 May 2016, there have been 1,771 cases of dengue and 4 deaths reported in
Cambodia. In May, there were 168 cases and no death reported. The number of cases remains low and
stable at this point (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 26 August, there were 3,119 cases of dengue with 9 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 20
August to 26 August, 204 new dengue cases and no death were reported. The number of cases is higher
than the same 0me period in 2014-2015 (Figure 6).



Viet nam (No updates)
As of 30 June 2016, there were 36,639 cases of dengue including 11 deaths, reported in 44 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. This is an increase of 184.7% from same period in 2015 and an increase of 102.7%
over the 2011-2015 median; but the number of deaths decreased by 3. In June 2016, there were 5,225
cases reported including one death.

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 31 August 2016, there were 1,652 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. The number of
cases reported has been decreasing since March and it follows the seasonal trends (2011-2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
In week 34, 49 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9). Eight (16%) of the 49
cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infec0on.

Papua New Guinea (No updates)
From 1 January to 5 June, 67 imported cases of dengue with travel history to Papua New Guinea were
reported by Queensland Health (no0fiable condi0ons data). Among these cases, 5 were DENV-1, 48 were
DENV-2, 3 were DENV-3, 1 was DENV-4 and 10 cases were of undetermined serotype.

New Caledonia
Since 1 September 2015 to 6 September 2016, 532 dengue cases were reported. In August 2016, 56 dengue
cases were reported (Figure 10).

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 500
20 September 2016
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_diseases/dengue_biweekly_20160920.pdf?ua=1

Northern Hemisphere
China
As of 31 August 2016, there were 850 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016. This number is higher
than that reported during the same period in 2015 (Figure 1).

Malaysia
In week 36, the number of dengue cases was 2,095, a decrease from 2,143 cases (an decrease by 2.2%)
reported in the previous week. The cumula0ve number of cases in 2016 (78,077 cases) is less than that
reported during the same period in 2015 (85,488 cases). By week 36, the cumula0ve number of dengue
deaths was 176 cases, compared to 234 deaths during the same period in 2015 (Figure 2).


Philippines (No update)
As of 20 August 2016, there were 101,401 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 422
deaths. This is 16% higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=87,411) (Figure 3).

Singapore
In week 36, there were 242 dengue cases reported in Singapore. The cumula0ve number of cases in 2016
(11,553) is 70% higher than that reported during the same period of 2015 (6,811) due to higher number of
cases early in 2016 (Figure 4).


Cambodia (No updates)
From 1 January to 17 May 2016, there have been 1,771 cases of dengue and 4 deaths reported in
Cambodia. In May, there were 168 cases and no death reported. The number of cases remains low and
stable at this point (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 9 September, there were 3,455 cases of dengue with 9 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 3 to
9 September, 186 new dengue cases and no death were reported. The number of cases is higher than the
same time period in 2014-2015 (Figure 6).


Viet Nam (No updates)
As of 30 June 2016, there were 36,639 cases of dengue including 11 deaths, reported in 44 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. This is an increase of 184.7% from same period in 2015 and an increase of 102.7%
over the 2011-2015 median; but the number of deaths decreased by 3. In June 2016, there were 5,225
cases reported including one death.

Southern Hemisphere
Australia
As of 31 August 2016, there were 1,683 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. The number of
cases reported has been decreasing since March and it follows the seasonal trends (2011-2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
In week 35, 35 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9). Eight (22.9%) of the
35 cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infec0on.

Papua New Guinea (No updates)
From 1 January to 5 June, 67 imported cases of dengue with travel history to Papua New Guinea were
reported by Queensland Health (no0fiable condi0ons data). Among these cases, 5 were DENV-1, 48 were
DENV-2, 3 were DENV-3, 1 was DENV-4 and 10 cases were of undetermined serotype.

New Caledonia
In August 2016, 56 dengue cases were reported, and the number of cases has been decreasing since June
2016 (Figure 10).

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 502
18 October 2016
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_dis...61018.pdf?ua=1

Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
Northern Hemisphere
China (No update)
As of 31 August 2016, there were 850 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016. This number is higher
than that reported during the same period in 2015 (Figure 1).

Malaysia
In week 40, the number of dengue cases was 1 550, a decrease from 1 701 cases (a decrease by 8.9%)
reported in the previous week. The cumula0ve number of cases in 2016 (84 774 cases) is less than that
reported during the same period in 2015 (94 064 cases). By week 40, the cumulative number of dengue
deaths was 190 cases, compared to 261 deaths during the same period in 2015 (Figure 2).


Philippines (No update)
As of 20 August 2016, there were 101 401 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 422
deaths. This is 16% higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=87 411) (Figure 3).

Singapore
In week 40, there were 125 dengue cases reported in Singapore. The cumulative number of cases in 2016
(12 157) is 55.5% higher than that reported during the same period of 2015 (7 815) due to higher number
of cases early in 2016 (Figure 4).


Cambodia (No updates)
From 1 January to 17 May 2016, there have been 1 771 cases of dengue and 4 deaths reported in
Cambodia. In May, there were 168 cases and no death reported. The number of cases remains low and
stable at this point (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 7 October, there were 4 137 cases of dengue with 10 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 1 to 7
October, 177 new dengue cases and no death were reported. The number of cases is higher than the same
time period in 2014-2015 (Figure 6).


Viet Nam (No updates)
As of 31 July 2016, there were 46 957 cases of dengue including 16 deaths, reported in 44 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. This is an increase of 18.4% from same period in 2015 and an increase of 55.5%
over the 2011-2015 median; but the number of deaths decreased by four. In July 2016, there were 9 732
cases reported including one death.

Southern Hemisphere
Australia (No updates)
As of 30 September 2016, there were 1 760 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. The number of
cases reported has been decreasing since March and it follows the seasonal trends (2011-2015) (Figure 8).


Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
In week 39, 50 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9). 7 (14%) of the 50
cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infection.

Papua New Guinea
From 1 January to 30 September, 79 imported cases of dengue with travel history to Papua New Guinea
were reported by Queensland Health (Quarterly report on overseas acquired mosquito borne diseases).
Among these cases, 5 were DENV-1, 57 were DENV-2, 4 were DENV-3, 2 was DENV-4 and 11 cases were of
undetermined serotype.

New Caledonia
In September 2016, 26 dengue cases were reported, and the number of cases has been decreasing since
June 2016 (Figure 10).

 

[Ronan Kelly]

Dengue Situation Update Number 503
2 November 2016
http://www.wpro.who.int/emerging_dis...61102.pdf?ua=1

Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
Northern Hemisphere
China
As of 30 September 2016, there were 1,482 cases of dengue reported in China in 2016. This number is
lower than that reported during the same period in 2015 (Figure 1).

Malaysia
In week 42, the number of dengue cases was 1,462, a decrease from 1,654 cases (a decrease by 11.6%)
reported in the previous week. The cumulative number of cases in 2016 (87,890 cases) is less than that
reported during the same period in 2015 (98,508 cases). In week 42, the cumulative number of dengue
deaths was 199 cases, compared to 267 deaths during the same period in 2015 (Figure 2).



Philippines (No update)
As of 20 August 2016, there were 101,401 suspected cases of dengue reported in 2016, including 422
deaths. This is 16% higher than that reported during the same period in 2015 (n=87,411) (Figure 3).

Singapore
In week 42, there were 108 dengue cases reported in Singapore. The cumulative number of cases in 2016
(12,357) is 49.3% higher than that reported during the same period of 2015 (8,274) (Figure 4).



Cambodia (No updates)
From 1 January to 17 May 2016, there have been 1,771 cases of dengue and 4 deaths reported in
Cambodia. In May, there were 168 cases and no death reported. The number of cases remains low and
stable at this point (Figure 5).

Lao PDR
As of 28 October, there were 4,658 cases of dengue with 10 deaths reported in Lao PDR in 2016. From 22
to 28 October, 185 new dengue cases and no death were reported. The number of cases is higher than the
same time period in 2014-2015 (Figure 6).



Viet Nam
As of 31 August 2016, there were 63,504 cases of dengue including 20 deaths, reported in 44 out of 63
provinces in Viet Nam. In August 2016, there were 16,547 cases reported including four deaths. The
cumulative number of cases increased by 97% with a decrease of three deaths compared to the same
period in 2015. Compared to the median in 2011-2015 period, the cumulative number of dengue cases has
increased by 99.7%.

Southern Hemisphere
Australia (No updates)
As of 30 September 2016, there were 1,760 laboratory-confirmed dengue cases in Australia. The number of
cases reported has been decreasing since March and it follows the seasonal trends (2011-2015) (Figure 8).



Pacific Islands Countries and Areas
French Polynesia
In week 42, 22 confirmed dengue cases were reported in French Polynesia (Figure 9). Four (18%) of the 22
cases were confirmed as DENV-1 infection.

Papua New Guinea
From 1 January to 23 October, 79 imported cases of dengue with travel history to Papua New Guinea were
reported by Queensland Health (Weekly Report on overseas acquired dengue notifications). Among these
cases, 5 were DENV-1, 57 were DENV-2, 4 were DENV-3, 2 was DENV-4 and 11 cases were of undetermined
serotype.

New Caledonia
In September 2016, 26 dengue cases were reported, and the number of cases has been decreasing since
June 2016 (Figure 10).