Doctors warned as dengue fever cases surge in New Zealand

Otago Daily TimesNZ HeraldRNZTuesday 5 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Medical professionals are being advised to watch for dengue fever symptoms following a rise in New Zealand cases. Public health teams report an increase in people contracting the illness while overseas before returning home. In Samoa, more than 2,000 cases have been reported alongside multiple deaths.

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First reported by Otago Daily Times, Tue 5 Aug 2025, 1:08pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 4 hours
  1. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Dengue fever cases surging in New Zealand (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Doctors on alert as dengue fever cases surge among people returning from overseas (opens in new tab)

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