Peru recorded 57 dengue-related deaths through week 33 of 2026, surpassing the 49 deaths recorded during the same period in 2025, representing a 16% increase. Infections have risen by 53%, with 46,669 accumulated cases in 2026 compared to 30,587 in 2025. The 2026 case curve shows accelerated growth. Week 33 of 2026 ended on August 22. The coastal El Niño phenomenon could favor the proliferation of the Aedes aegypti mosquito.
