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Disease outbreak alerts for Ecuador
3 outbreaks reported for Ecuador
Last checked against TravelHealthPro on 2026-08-23.
Yellow fever
Reported 27 April 2026Spread by mosquito bites
On 25 April 2026, Ecuador's Ministry of Health reported a fatal human case of yellow fever in an 11-year-old child in Joya de los Sachas Canton, Orellana Province. This is the first human case of yellow fever in Ecuador in nine months.
There's a vaccine for this
Avoid mosquito bites and have the yellow fever vaccine — we're a registered centre and issue the certificate.
Mpox
Reported 07 April 2026Spread by close or bodily-fluid contact
On 3 April 2026, the first detection of clade Ib mpox in Ecuador was confirmed.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with anyone who has a rash or lesions, and contact with wild animals; wash hands often.
Dengue
Reported 28 October 2025Spread by mosquito bites
As of 27 October 2025, a total of 34,755 confirmed dengue cases have been reported in Ecuador for 2025.
There's a vaccine for this
Spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes. Use a DEET repellent, cover up, and stay somewhere with screens or air-conditioning.
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