Dengue Fever in Fiji:epidemiological Insights and Strategic Control Approaches

The incidence of dengue has grown dramatically around the world in recent decades, with cases reported to WHO increasing from 505 430 cases in 2000 to 5.2 million in 2019. A vast majority of cases are asymptomatic or mild and self-managed, and hence the actual numbers of dengue cases are under-reported. Many cases are also misdiagnosed as other febrile illnesses . Dengue fever is most common in tropical and subtropical regions of the world and is arguably one of the most devastating diseases in countries like Fiji. This paper attempts to evaluate the disease, focusing on the Fijian case in the last 15 years, explaining the degenerative processes of the disease, and present-day approaches to controlling the disease, as well as newer methods of diagnosis and therapies. The intended outcome is to broaden knowledge and enhance approaches to address one of the most persistent health risks in one of the highly affected regions of the globe.