Dengue Cases Alert in Atlántico: More Than 500 So Far in 2026
The department of Atlántico has started vaccinating children against dengue as part of a strategy to curb the increase in cases reported in the first months of 2026.
TL;DR
- Atlántico department has initiated infant vaccination against dengue to curb rising cases in early 2026.
- Malambo is the first municipality to receive the vaccine as part of a phased rollout.
- Over 550 dengue cases were registered in January and February.
- Vaccination will expand to other prioritized municipalities like Soledad, Baranoa, Sabanalarga, and Puerto Colombia.
- The strategy combines vaccination with community prevention measures, such as eliminating water-collecting containers.
- The initiative is part of an integral dengue control plan including epidemiological surveillance and public health actions.