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Tonga: Dengue Fever Outbreak Situation Report #16 5th May 2026 [EN/TO]

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HIGHLIGHTS:

• A total of 56 confirmed cases since the last report; including 3 new cases.
• Age group, gender, and island distribution remain unchanged, with the majority of cases reported among age group 11 -14years, predominantly male, and highest in Tongatapu Island.
• Five cases are currently hospitalized at Princess Fusipala Hospital, Ha’apai.
• No Dengue-related death reported to date.
• Dengue virus serotype 2 (DENV-2)