Dengue Fever Spreads in Samoa: 56 New Cases Reported Amidst Ongoing Epidemic

Samoan residents face another scorching summer as dengue fever continues to spread, with 56 new cases reported in the past week. This brings the total number of cases since January 26, 2025, to February 1, 2026, to 16,842.

The recent surge in new cases has prompted health officials to urge the public to eliminate breeding sites and take collective action to combat this disease. Concerns have been raised about the effectiveness of Samoa's mosquito-control measures, particularly given its history of isolationism and quarantine policies.