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Loreto Under Sanitary Alert With Dengue Cases Exceeding 1,300

Rainy-season mosquito breeding is pushing infections higher despite a sharp year-over-year decline.

Overview

  • Loreto health officials report more than 1,300 dengue cases and say clinics are seeing more patients with fever, which keeps the alert in place.
  • Hospitals have 178 people admitted for dengue, and no deaths have been recorded this year.
  • Yurimaguas accounts for 581 cases, which is about 44% of the regional total, with Iquitos and nearby districts reporting smaller clusters.
  • Cases are 77% lower than the same period in 2025, yet officials note a recent upward trend that requires close watch.
  • Warm, wet conditions create standing water that boosts Aedes mosquito breeding, so Diresa teams are going house to house to remove breeding sites and urge early care for warning signs.