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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome alert in the Americas Region

PAHO/WHO issued an alert after increases in reported hantavirus infections during 2025 in endemic countries of the Americas, particularly the Southern Cone, and urged strengthened surveillance and risk reduction.

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Type
official-alert
Geography
Americas Region, especially Southern Cone countries
Date / period
2025-12-19
Status
Regional epidemiological alert
Layer
Public health alerts
Agency
PAHO/WHO
Status
Regional epidemiological alert

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