Brazil: Arboviruses in Espírito Santo
Espírito Santo state has been recording a significant increase in cases of arboviruses over the last few weeks, according to the Ministry of Health.
Data from the Arbovirus Monitoring Panel show that, in 2024, Espírito Santo recorded 152,800 probable cases of dengue, in addition to 40 confirmed deaths and seven under investigation. The incidence rate in the state is almost 4,000 cases of the disease for every group of 100,000 inhabitants.
In addition to dengue, of the 9,600 cases of Oropouche fever registered in the country this year, Espírito Santo is responsible for 1,763 cases. Among the 363,500 probable cases of chikungunya, the state accounts for 13,309. Finally, of the 6,400 probable cases of Zika, 516 infections were identified in the state.
The ministry recently met with state managers and surveillance and assistance specialists from several states to discuss the epidemiological situation of arboviruses and prevention actions. According to the ministry, the meeting, organized by the Secretariat of Health and Environmental Surveillance, aimed to align arbovirus control strategies in Brazil.