Guayaquil dengue cases surge as stagnant canals fuel outbreak

Ecuador's Ministry of Public Health reports an increase in critical dengue cases in Guayaquil this year, with experts attributing the rise to overflowing canals and stagnant water. The municipality has been urged to clean ditches to prevent further deaths, but response appears delayed. This signals a worsening public health situation in a major urban center, with potential for regional spread.