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Ecuador dengue cases hit 38,607, surpassing full-year 2025 total
El UniversoSRC LO·EC·1 day ago
Ecuador's dengue infections have reached 38,607 with 42 deaths, exceeding the full-year 2025 total. Three coastal provinces, including Guayas, account for 64% of cases, indicating a severe outbreak concentrated on the coast. The surge suggests a worsening epidemiological situation that may strain local health systems.