13 Feb 2014 - There has been an outbreak of dengue fever in Timor-Leste's capital, Dili. The number of cases increased in early January. A Government assessment identified the highest number of cases in Comoro, followed by Bairro Pite, Becora and Area Formosa sub-districts. To date, 197 cases have been reported, with two fatalities.
References: Timor-Leste: Dengue outbreak DREF operation n° MDRTP003 Timor-Leste: Dengue outbreak DREF operation n° MDRTP003 update no. 1
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