Tonga’s Health Ministry confirms two dengue deaths

Tonga’s Health Minister Dr Ana ‘Akau-ola confirmed a 19-year-old and a 7-month-old died of dengue fever. The kingdom declared a dengue outbreak in February, with 588 confirmed cases reported by April 28. ‘Akau-ola suspects dengue type three may be circulating, in addition to type two.

By Susana Suisuiki and Christina Persico of RNZ Tonga’s Health Minister Dr Ana ‘Akau-ola has confirmed a 19-year-old and a 7-month-old have died of dengue fever. The kingdom declared a dengue outbreak in February. ‘Akau-ola told Pacific Waves type two dengue fever has been the most common in diagnosed patients in Tonga, but she suspects there is a different strain.



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