There were 132 new cases of dengue fever reported between 4 and 10 May 2026, indicating that dengue transmission continues in Samoa.
According to a Ministry of Health report, 132 new cases were reported, representing a 33 per cent decrease compared with the previous week.
Seven new hospital admissions were recorded, with no ICU admissions and no deaths reported during the week.
DENV-1, a strain of dengue, accounted for 54 per cent of the transmission, while DENV-2 accounted for 46 per cent.
According to the data, transmission remains widespread across Upolu (64 per cent) and Savai‘i (36 per cent).
