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Iran faces new dengue outbreak as Aedes mosquito spreads across southern regions
9 hours ago
Iranian health officials have confirmed a renewed outbreak of dengue fever in the southern province of Hormozgan, with more than 1,000 suspected cases and 50 confirmed infections, state media reported on Wednesday.
The surge has reignited concern over the spread of Aedes mosquitoes -- the invasive species that transmits dengue, Zika and chikungunya -- thriving in stagnant urban water amid persistent heat.
Authorities warned that the situation represents both a public health and biological threat, urging coordinated government and community action to remove standing water and improve sanitation...
Iran faces new dengue outbreak as Aedes mosquito spreads across southern regions
9 hours ago
Iranian health officials have confirmed a renewed outbreak of dengue fever in the southern province of Hormozgan, with more than 1,000 suspected cases and 50 confirmed infections, state media reported on Wednesday.
The surge has reignited concern over the spread of Aedes mosquitoes -- the invasive species that transmits dengue, Zika and chikungunya -- thriving in stagnant urban water amid persistent heat.
Authorities warned that the situation represents both a public health and biological threat, urging coordinated government and community action to remove standing water and improve sanitation...