Man Dies of Dengue in Tegucigalpa, the Fifth Death This Year

Published on Honduras Daily · Aug 26, 2026 · Originally reported August 25, 2026 by La Prensa

A 28-year-old man has died of severe dengue in Tegucigalpa, raising Honduras's 2026 death toll to five as the Health Ministry reports more than 6,000 cases and warns that the rainy season could fuel further spread.

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Also reported by: Once Noticias

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