As international travel rebounds in 2024, the Region of the Americas is expected to receive about 10% more visitors than in 2019. While this is excellent news for the tourism industry, disease outbreaks are also being reported.
In the Americas, there is a high risk of yellow fever outbreaks in 2024.
According to the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), this mosquito-transmitted viral hemorrhagic disease poses a significant challenge to healthcare professionals. Any delayed recognition of yellow fever’s signs and symptoms, which can often be nonspecific and may resemble other acute febrile syndromes, can lead to fatalities.
As of March 19, 2024, there have been seven confirmed cases of yellow fever, including four fatal cases reported in the Region of the Americas this year.
In 2023, four countries in the Region reported 41 confirmed cases of yellow fever, including 23 deaths. These countries include Bolivia (5 cases, including 2 deaths), Brazil…