Yemen’s health workers race to halt latest outbreak of deadly dengue fever
Summary
Health workers in Mukalla, Yemen, are working to stop a dengue fever outbreak by finding and removing mosquito breeding sites. Despite efforts like spraying insecticide and raising awareness, mosquitoes that carry dengue and malaria continue to breed in stagnant water, causing many illness cases.Key Facts
- Dengue fever is spread by Aedes mosquitoes and can cause high fever and serious health problems.
- Mukalla, a city in Yemen, is one of the worst-hit areas in the latest dengue outbreak.
- Health workers search for mosquito larvae in stagnant water, such as open drainage and water tanks.
- A previous mosquito control campaign took place two months ago but breeding sites still exist.
- Covering water storage tanks and removing standing water can help stop mosquito breeding.
- Some residents are not cooperating with health workers, making control efforts harder.
- From January to July 2026, there were 7,815 suspected dengue cases and 33 deaths in Yemen’s government-controlled areas.
- The hardest-hit regions include Hadramout, Aden, Abyan, Shabwa, and Taiz governorates.
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