Trinidad and Tobago Reports First Dengue Fatality Since 2017

Health Minister Terrence Deyalsingh announces the first dengue fever fatality in Trinidad since 2017, with 126 confirmed cases this year. Globally, there have been 7.6 million cases and 3,000 deaths reported by the WHO. The Ministry of Health in Trinidad intensifies efforts to combat dengue transmission, including stricter actions against those neglecting preventive measures and utilizing ULV spraying to eliminate infected mosquitoes.