The Ministry of Health stated that the epidemiological scenario of arboviral diseases in Paraguay reflects the consolidation of the gradual decline in chikungunya, after eight consecutive weeks with fewer cases than reported in the last week, where it was the last peak so far this year. 2023, with 6,721 confirmed.
According to the report, in the last three weeks, 2,970 cases of chikungunya were registered at the country level. With half of the cases concentrated in Central (662), Asunción (635) and Alto Paraná (198).
As regards the Central Department, the districts of Luque (92), San Lorenzo (89), Lambaré (72), Fernando de la Mora (67) and Itauguá (64) present the highest number of cases. While, in Asunción, the neighborhoods with the most cases are Sajonia (57) and Obrero (42).
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On the other hand, a gradual increase in the number of dengue cases is identified. So far this year, there have been 3,928 accumulated cases of the disease nationwide. The highest proportion of those affected (54%) is located in Central, Boquerón and Asunción.
According to the updated report, 800 dengue cases were identified in the last three weeks, compared to the 716 cases reported the previous week, for the last three weeks of said period. 58% of the cases detected in Central were identified in Limpio, Mariano Roque Alonso and San Lorenzo.
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According to the latest report, of the 172 hospitalized for suspected arbovirosis, 19 tested positive for dengue and 52 for chikungunya. Among those hospitalized, 56 correspond to new admissions.
