Travellers urged to take precautions amid Pacific dengue fever outbreak

NZ HeraldStuffRNZFriday 1 August 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated
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Health authorities are advising New Zealanders travelling to the Pacific to protect themselves from mosquito bites as dengue fever cases reach decade-high levels. Samoa has reported more than 2,000 cases and four deaths, while Nauru has recorded two deaths. Travellers are encouraged to secure insurance that includes medical evacuation.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Fri 1 Aug 2025, 12:54pm · 3 reports from 3 outlets over 6 hours
  1. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Dengue fever outbreak in Pacific: Kiwi travellers told to get insurance including medical evacuation (opens in new tab)

  2. StuffStuff

    Travellers urged to be cautious after spike in NZ dengue fever cases (opens in new tab)

  3. RNZRNZ

    Travellers to Pacific cautioned against mosquito bites as dengue fever cases soar (opens in new tab)