Costa Rica: Dengue Outbreak - Oct 2023

Up to EW 39 (ending on 30 September) of 2023, a total of 14,403 dengue cases have been officially reported in country. These cases, recorded up to the 39th epidemiological week, show a significant 62% increase compared to the 5,475 cases reported during the same period in 2022. [...] The year 2023 has witnessed a consistent surge in Dengue cases, further straining an already overburdened healthcare system in the country. Yet, beyond the strain on healthcare, Dengue has left a significant economic footprint, as those afflicted often contend with prolonged work incapacity and, in severe instances, necessitate hospitalization, resulting in adverse economic consequences. (IFRC, 20 Oct 2023)