Northern Hemisphere
China
As of 31 October, there were 3352 cases of dengue reported in 2015 for China, with majority of the cases being reported during September and October. From 1 to 31 October 2015, 1435 dengue cases were reported. The number of cases in the month of October in 2015 has remained similar to case numbers reported in the previous month and considerably lower than the number of cases reported in 2014, for the same reporting period. (Figure 1)
Malaysia
As of 21 November, there were 107,079 cases of dengue with 293 deaths reported in Malaysia for 2015. This is 17.7% higher compared with the same reporting period of 2014 (n=91,002). From 15 to 21 November 2015, there were 2,169 cases of dengue reported, which is higher than the previous week (n=2,109).
Philippines
As of 31 October 2015, there were 142,227 suspected cases of dengue, including 411 deaths, reported in Philippines. This is 48.6% higher compared with the same reporting period in 2014 (n=95,718) (Figure 3). From 25 to 31 October 2015 (week 43), there were 675 suspected cases of dengue reported. All four DENV serotypes have been detected in 2015. (NOTE: Case counts reported here do not represent the final number and will change after inclusion of delayed reports)
Singapore
As of 21 November 2015, there were 9,238 cases of dengue reported in Singapore for 2015. From 15 to 21 November 2015, 254 dengue cases were reported, which is higher than the previous week (n=198) (Figure 4).
Cambodia (no update)
As of 13 October 2015, there were 12,218 cases of dengue, including 34 deaths, reported in Cambodia. The number of cases is decreasing and it follows seasonal trend between 2011 and 2013 (Figure 5).
Lao PDR
As of 20 November, there were 1,730 cases of dengue and no deaths reported in Lao PDR for 2015. From 14 to 20 November 2015, 51 dengue cases were reported, which is higher than the previous week (n=38) (Figure 6).
There is no country level alert for the week ending 20 November 2015.
Viet Nam
As of 31 October 2015, there were 58,633 cases of dengue, including 42 deaths, reported in 52 out of 63 provinces in Viet Nam. The number of cases reported in 2015 is higher than cases reported in 2014, for the same reporting period. However, the cumulative number of cases is less than the median in 2010-2014, for the same reporting period (Figure 7). In October, there were 18,754 cases reported including 10 deaths. Compared to September (12,771 cases and 12 deaths), the number of cases reported increased by 46.8%.