Dengue fever is spreading at an unprecedented rate across Central and South America, with health officials reporting more than 12 million cases this year, marking a record high. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) confirms that cases of the mosquito-borne illness have tripled compared to previous years, with over 7,700 deaths attributed to the virus.
Countries such as Colombia, Argentina, and Brazil are among the hardest hit, grappling with overwhelmed healthcare systems and widespread public concern. The increase in dengue cases has been linked to several factors, including climate change, urbanization, and insufficient mosquito control measures, which have. . .