Declaration of the End of the Dengue Outbreak in Tonga

August 6, 2026

The Tongan Ministry of Health declared the end of the dengue outbreak on July 31, 2026.

The outbreak, which began on April 17, 2026, lasted more than three months, with 29 hospitalizations and no deaths.

The last case was recorded on July 9, 2026. Tongatapu was the most affected division, followed by Ha’apai and ‘Eua. The 15-19 age group was the most affected. The dengue alert (DENV-2) has been lifted.

Share on social

Facebook
Twitter
LinkedIn