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prima:Dengue epidemic in Puerto Rico cost up to $1.1 billion, study finds

Research shows outbreaks can be up to 17 times more costly than non-epidemic years, underscoring the need for prevention, education and stronger mosquito control efforts

April 27, 2026 - 5:48 PM

The research did not include the most recent dengue epidemic, reported in 2024. (Shutterstock)

The cost of the dengue epidemic in Puerto Rico in 2010 -with more than 10,000 reported cases- could reach $1.1 billion, 17 times the cost of a year without an epidemic, according to a new study, which shows the importance of reinforcing educational campaigns and prevention measures to respond to future emergencies.

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