Aden Reports Over 1,400 Dengue Fever Cases, 14 Deaths This Year

Aden has recorded 1,475 cases of dengue fever, including 14 fatalities, since the beginning of the year, according to the Ministry of Health and Population in the interim capital.

The ministry's epidemiological bulletin revealed that from January 1 to June 14, 1,475 confirmed and suspected cases were registered. Laboratory tests confirmed 238 cases of the disease. The bulletin noted that 14 deaths were linked to the outbreak.

Dar Saad district reported the highest number of infections with 277 cases, followed by Sheikh Othman district with 270 cases, and Al-Mansoura district with 211 cases. Sheikh Othman and Al-Mualla districts recorded the highest number of deaths, with three fatalities each.

The Ministry of Health attributed the continued spread of dengue fever to the proliferation of the disease-carrying mosquito, exacerbated by deteriorating environmental and health conditions. Citizens are urged to adhere to preventive measures, work to eliminate mosquito breeding sites, and seek medical attention immediately upon the appearance of symptoms.

Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquito bites. Symptoms include high fever, severe headache, joint and muscle pain, and nausea. In some severe cases, it can lead to dangerous complications and death.