Dengue outbreak in Lambayeque, Peru: 13 deaths, 3,998 confirmed cases

Lambayeque's regional health authority (Geresa) reports 3,998 confirmed and 1,440 probable dengue cases, with 13 fatalities, the latest an 82-year-old woman. Deaths are linked to comorbidities and delayed hospital arrival, indicating strain on the local health system. The outbreak is ongoing and may worsen with continued transmission.