15,446 suspected dengue cases have been reported to the Ministry of Health so far.

National Health Advisor Dr. Mike Kama says the cases continue to increase in the Western Division especially Nadi, Lautoka and Ba.

He says cases have been reported in every sub division of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu with more cases being reported from the Eastern Division this week.

Meanwhile the Australian Government today provided 1.25 million dollars to assist the Ministry of Health to combat dengue outbreak.


Story by: Prasheel Chand