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The Bolivian Ministry of Health has reported 8 347 dengue cases (including 26 deaths) in the first 7 weeks of 2023.
Most of the cases are in Santa Cruz Department (6 364 cases) followed by Beni (941 cases), Tarija (506 cases), La Paz (219 cases), Chuquisaca (166 cases), Cochabamba (87 cases) and Pando (64 cases).
Dengue fever is an infection found in tropical and subtropical climates worldwide. It is spread by Aedes mosquito bites and can cause a severe flu-like illness.
There is no vaccine against dengue licensed in the UK. Treatment is supportive only.
All travellers to endemic regions are potentially at risk of dengue fever and should be aware of this infection. Aedes mosquitoes are particularly persistent and aggressive. They bite between dawn and dusk.
Travellers developing a fever during or on return from travel are advised to seek medical attention as soon as possible.
For further information see TRAVAX dengue fever page.
