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A significant increase in the number of dengue cases has been reported since the beginning of the year. The WHO Country Office for Maldives reports more than 1 600 cases from 44 out of the 200 inhabited islands, while media reports refer to the occurrence of around 2 000 cases and nine deaths. A recent publication from the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) indicates that the capital Malé and the Hulhumalé island are the most affected; 28% of all cases are in children under five years of age, and 19% of all cases are considered as severe dengue. For the year 2010, 920 dengue cases including two deaths were reported from Maldives.
(Via ECDC - accessed 22/08/11)
Advice for Travellers
Avoidance of mosquito bites, particularly during daylight hours, by covering up with clothing, the use of bite avoidance measures such as repellent and bed nets is advised. Elimination of breeding sites around hotel rooms/houses is advised for longer term stays.
