Dengue fever outbreak declared in Rarotonga

Friday 23 May 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Fri 23 May 2025, 9:01pm

In this story Ministry of Health, World Health Organisation, Cook Islands Government

The Cook Islands government has declared a dengue fever outbreak in Rarotonga following the confirmation of two new cases. Total cases have reached seven, prompting the launch of Operation Namu25, which includes community clean-up efforts. The Health Ministry noted that recent rain and humidity have increased mosquito activity.

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1. RNZFri 23 May 2025, 5:16pm

   Cook Islands declares dengue fever outbreak in Rarotonga amid rising cases (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 23 May 2025, 7:11pm

   Dengue fever outbreak declared in Rarotonga (opens in new tab)

3. NZ HeraldFri 23 May 2025, 7:37pm

   Rarotonga dengue fever cases rise to 7, Government urges community action (opens in new tab)

4. 1News via RNZFri 23 May 2025, 9:01pm

   Cook Islands declares dengue fever outbreak in Rarotonga (opens in new tab)