dengue FEVER
Pago Pago, AMERIAN SAMOA — As of last week, American Samoa has documented a total of 782 laboratory-confirmed cases of dengue fever, according to the Department of Health and epidemiologist Adam Konrote. The majority of these infections are among children aged 11 to 15, highlighting a particular...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Health issued an update regarding the recent outbreak of dengue fever during a press conference yesterday, which has now reached 381 confirmed cases. In conjunction with this update, the department is also intensifying efforts to raise public awareness...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As of October 23rd, there have been 303 confirmed cases of Dengue Fever reported in American Samoa, reflecting an increase from the previous count of 288 cases. The American Samoa Department of Health has confirmed an additional 15 cases. A total of 297 patients have...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — As of October 12th, American Samoa has 264 confirmed cases of Dengue Fever. The Department of Health confirmed this in its latest update on Dengue in the territory.
According to the health notice, the majority of these patients have successfully recovered, and there are...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Samoa has recorded more than 14,000 clinically diagnosed dengue cases since January, and its seventh death from the disease.
The latest report, released on September 29, covers the week of September 22- 28.
The Ministry of Health said for that period, cases were down 26...
Positive cases of Dengue continue to rise across our villages. Mosquitoes spread Dengue quickly. Protect your family and village: Keep your yard clean and free of trash, remove standing water from buckets, tires, and containers; use DEET containing mosquito repellent and wear long sleeves when...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The Department of Health will start issuing citations to families that do not maintain cleanliness around their homes.
This announcement was made by Eileen Solaita, the head of the Environmental Health Services Division, as part of efforts to eliminate breeding sites...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — Dengue fever cases in the territory have risen significantly, with the latest count at 135, an increase from 81 reported just two weeks ago, as confirmed in an update on September 12, 2025.
American Samoa’s Dengue fever outbreak was declared in July.
This alarming trend...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The LBJ Hospital has confirmed that, as of now, no fatalities have been recorded in connection with the Dengue Fever outbreak that the Department of Health officially announced on July 8, 2025.
In a recent press conference organized by the Department of Health, Dr. Elia...
Pago Pago, AMERICAN SAMOA — The latest dengue fever cases in the territory have increased to 66 from 48 the previous week.
This was confirmed in a public notice released by the Department of Health on Friday evening.
“As of August 20th, there are 66 confirmed cases of Dengue Fever in American...

![Residents are also advised to use personal protective measures, such as applying mosquito repellent, wearing long-sleeved clothing, and seeking prompt medical attention if they experience symptoms. [SN file photo] dengue fever test tube](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/dengue_test_tube_copy_0.jpg?itok=0NIplPYu)


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![There have been seven confirmed dengue-related deaths in Samoa. Seventy-four percent of all cases were reported from Upolu island. [courtesy graphic] dengue fever test tube](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/dengue_test_tube_copy.jpg?itok=XERKXBRe)


![Please stay vigilant in PREVENTING the spread of Dengue Fever and STAY SAFE American Samoa! [courtesy photo] DEBGUE FEVER COUNT](https://www.samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/confirmed_dengue_cases.jpg?itok=iNLq6PKD)

