New Zealand sends medical aid to Samoa for dengue fever outbreak

RNZOtago Daily TimesWednesday 6 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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New Zealand is providing a small health team and $300,000 in medical supplies to assist Samoa with a major dengue fever outbreak. Since the outbreak began in April, Samoa has recorded more than 5,000 cases and at least five deaths.

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First reported by RNZ, Wed 6 Aug 2025, 4:09pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 6 minutes
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