Epidemiological Update Oropouche in the Americas Region - 15 October 2024

The Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization (PAHO / WHO) reiterates to Member States the recommendations on diagnosis and clinical management, laboratory diagnosis, prevention and vector control of Oropouche virus disease, as well as specific recommendations related to cases of vertical infection, congenital malformation or fetal death associated with OROV infection.

The current outbreak highlights the need to strengthen epidemiological and entomological surveillance measures and to reinforce preventive measures in the population.