Paraguay

Paraguay: Yellow Fever and Dengue Fever Threats

Date: February 20th, 2008 |

Some 4,000 people demanding vaccinations against yellow fever blocked a highway near the capital Asuncion a week after confirmation of the first incidence of the disease in 34 years. Health authorities announced that the five cases originated in a remote farm community and none of the victims had died. The blockade snarled traffic for hours [read more]

Brazil, Paraguay: Dengue Fever Outbreak

Date: March 14th, 2007 |

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An outbreak of dengue fever is occurring in Mato Grosso do Sul, where more than 42,000 cases have been reported since January, with more than 28,000 in the city of Campo Grande alone. Only six deaths have occurred. Officials say the scope of the outbreak has been caused by especially heavy rains this year, which [read more]

Paraguay

Date: May 13th, 2002 |

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The vice president was assassinated by gunmen in Asuncion March 23; the president was impeached the following day; protesters clashed with riot troops two days later and four people were killed. Protests continued March 28 and the president resigned, bringing out some 50,000 people to celebrate. His action may mark the end of the crisis, [read more]

Mexico: Dengue Fever Cases Up around Country

Date: April 4th, 2007 |

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Dengue fever is surging in Mexico and other areas of Latin America. Dengue cases in Mexico have increased more than 600 percent since 2001, with the deadly form of dengue hemorrhagic fever increasing dramatically. It now accounts for one in every four cases compared to one in every fifty cases seven years ago. Officials have [read more]

Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay: Dengue Fever Alert

Date: February 14th, 2007 |

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The rapid spread of dengue fever in parts of Bolivia, Brazil and Paraguay has caused authorities to declare a health alert for the disease. Higher rainfall than usual and uncommonly warm weather have fueled the outbreak, which is worst in Brazil and Paraguay. In Brazil’s Mato Grosso do Sul state, authorities estimate that some 15,000 [read more]