Litia Cava 
As of February 23, Fiji has recorded a total of 2,436 dengue cases.
The Western Division reported the highest number of confirmed infections, 1,411 cases.
In response to the surge, the Health Ministry has declared a dengue fever outbreak in the division.
The spike in cases has been attributed to the heavy rains and flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Rae, which created ideal conditions for the spread of the virus.
The surge in cases has prompted the Ministry to launch targeted interventions across the affected divisions.
Public health teams are conducting house-to-house surveillance, applying larvicides, and carrying out mosquito
spraying to control the spread.
Environmental Health Officers are also stepping up enforcement, inspecting properties for mosquito breeding sites and issuing fines under the Public Health Act for violations.
Similar proactive measures are being carried out in other divisions, including the Central, Northern, and Eastern Divisions.
The Ministry continues to urge the public to stay vigilant, follow health advisories, and seek medical care if symptoms arise.
Preventive measures such as eliminating standing water around homes are critical to curbing the outbreak.
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