Misiafa Lene, a 12-year-old boy from Samoa, succumbed to dengue fever in Auckland. He contracted the disease in Samoa. He was ...

After contracting the infection in Samoa, the boy was flown to Auckland's Starship Children's Hospital where he later died.

In a statement on Tuesday, one of the deputy prime ministers, Viliame Gavoka, said the Ministry of Health and Medical ...

Just over two weeks ago, 12-year-old Misiafa Nathaniel Lene was enjoying a day at the beach in Samoa; running around on the ...

He had contracted a severe case of the mosquito-borne virus dengue fever in Samoa. Despite every effort to save his life - ...

As spring break continues, the CDC released a warning about rising dengue fever cases among U.S. travelers and in several destinations across the globe. Here's what to know.

Dengue fever is a viral infection transmitted by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which bites during the day. In most cases, it causes sudden high fever, severe headache, pain in muscles, joints and bones, ...

and Mexico are some of the places that have seen a rise in dengue cases, an illness that is known to cause flu-like symptoms, including fever, severe muscle aches, and sometimes, a rash.

As nations in the Pacific attempt to “fight the bite” of dengue fever, Fiji’s Ministry of Health has confirmed the death of a ...