Update on the Dengue situation in the Western Pacific Region
Northern Hemisphere
China
As of 30 April, there were 20 cases of dengue reported in China for 2015. Compared with the same period of the previous of 2012 to 2014, the number of dengue cases reported in China has increased slightly in 2015(Figure 1).
Malaysia
As of 23 May 2015, there were 45,070 cases of dengue reported in Malaysia for 2015. This is 35% higher compared with the same reporting period of 2014 (n=33,456) (Figure 2). From 17 to 23 May 2015, there were 1,944 cases of dengue reported, 16% higher than the cases reported in the previous week (n=1,675).
Philippines
From 1 January to 2 May 2015, there were 24,075 cases of dengue, including 65 deaths, reported in Philippines. This is 8.53% higher compared with the same reporting period in 2014 (n=22,182) (Figure 3).
Singapore
As of 23 May 2015, there were 3,130 cases of dengue reported in Singapore for 2015. From 17 to 23 May 2015, 110 dengue cases reported, 48 cases lower than the previous week (Figure 4).