Dengue cases in the Dominican Republic surged by approximately 79% in 2026, with confirmed infections rising from 265 in the same timeframe in 2025 to 474, as reported in the latest epidemiological bulletin from the Ministry of Public Health.
The bulletin covers epidemiological week 41, from October 11 to 17, during which 41 new cases were reported, up from 11 cases during the same week last year. The report also noted one dengue-related death thus far in 2026.
Despite this year-on-year rise in cases, health authorities emphasize that the overall behavior of dengue remains within expected epidemiological parameters. They assert that the current situation is not classified as an epidemic.
Dengue Cases by Province
La Altagracia province has recorded the highest number of confirmed cases, totaling 168 infections. This is followed by La Romana with 39 cases, and Santo Domingo with 36 cases. La Altagracia also has one of the highest incidence rates in the country, with 52.60 confirmed cases per 100,000 inhabitants.
The concentration of infections in La Altagracia is notable, as it accounts for more than a third of the national total of confirmed cases.
Public Health Rules Out Epidemic
The Ministry of Public Health has clarified that, despite the rise in cases, the situation is still regarded as being within the “success zone” of the endemic corridor. Current records are below the safety threshold established by historical data gathered between 2019 and 2025.
Authorities maintain that there is no evidence of an epidemic increase in dengue cases, indicating that the epidemiological landscape remains stable and under constant surveillance throughout the year, given that dengue is an endemic disease in the Dominican Republic.
