Hong Kong Records One New Imported Dengue Case from Malaysia
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Summary
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health announced on August 14 the latest situation of dengue fever and chikungunya. Between August 7 and August 13, one new imported dengue fever case was recorded, with the patient having traveled to Malaysia during the incubation period .
Key Points
- Hong Kong has recorded 28 cumulative dengue fever cases this year, including 26 imported and two local infections
- Last year, 59 dengue fever cases were recorded, all of which were imported cases
- In 2024, a total of 161 dengue fever cases were recorded, comprising 156 imported and five local infections
- According to WHO data, dengue fever's global incidence has risen significantly over the past 20 years; from January to June this year, approximately 1.6 million dengue cases and over 700 related deaths were reported in 89 countries and regions
- No new chikungunya cases were recorded between August 7 and August 13; Hong Kong has recorded two cumulative chikungunya cases this year, both imported
Why It Matters
The emergence of this imported case amid rising global dengue incidence underscores the importance of mosquito prevention for travelers to endemic regions, particularly Southeast Asia where Malaysia has experienced ongoing dengue transmission .
The emergence of this imported case amid rising global dengue incidence underscores the importance of mosquito prevention for travelers to endemic regions, particularly Southeast Asia where Malaysia has experienced ongoing dengue transmission .