Peru has declared a health emergency due to a significant increase in dengue fever cases, with over 31,000 cases and 32 deaths recorded in the first eight weeks of 2024. The emergency will cover 20 of Peru's 25 regions. Dengue is a mosquito-borne illness with symptoms including fevers, severe headaches, fatigue, nausea, vomiting, and body aches. The country has been experiencing high temperatures and heavy rains since 2023, attributed to the El Nino weather pattern, which has led to an increase in mosquito populations.

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