Gard P&I Club informs that since the beginning of 2024, around 10 million dengue cases and over 5,000 dengue-related deaths have been reported to the WHO from more than 80 countries/territories worldwide.
As explained by Gard, most cases have been reported from countries in the Pan-American region, including Brazil (over eight million), followed by Argentina, Paraguay, Peru and Colombia.
Furthermore, both mainland Europe and the US report of a substantial increase in number of imported cases of dengue since the beginning of 2024.
According to the Brazil P&I Club, dengue is caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and presents symptoms such as high fever, muscle and joint pain, headache, and loss of appetite.
Recommended precautionsAs the global dengue situation may change rapidly, Gard recommends that ship operators monitor dengue situation reports and advice from public health officials, such as the:
Gard P&I Club informs that since the beginning of 2024, around 10 million dengue cases and over 5,000 dengue-related deaths have been reported to the WHO from more than 80 countries/territories worldwide.
As explained by Gard, most cases have been reported from countries in the Pan-American region, including Brazil (over eight million), followed by Argentina, Paraguay, Peru and Colombia. However, dengue circulation has been reported also from South-East Asia and Western Pacific, as well as in Africa. Furthermore, both mainland Europe and the US report of a substantial increase in number of imported cases of dengue since the beginning of 2024.
According to the Brazil P&I Club, dengue is caused by the Aedes aegypti mosquito and presents symptoms such as high fever, muscle and joint pain, headache, and loss of appetite. Tests like RT-PCR, NS1 antigen, and serology can help identify dengue infection. Prevention measures include avoiding stagnant water, not disposing of garbage improperly, and using mosquito repellents.
Recommended precautions
As the global dengue situation may change rapidly, Gard recommends that ship operators monitor dengue situation reports and advice from public health officials, such as the:
