Brazil: Typhoid fever cases increase 300% in Belém

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  • Belém, the capital of Pará in northern Brazil, is experiencing a 300% increase in typhoid fever cases in 2024, with 16 confirmed cases from January to October compared to 4 cases in 2023.
  • The majority of cases are concentrated in the Jurunas neighborhood (10 cases), with additional cases reported in Pedreira, Marambaia, Fátima, Canudos, and Barreiros.
  • Health authorities in Belém, through Sesma’s Health Surveillance, are investigating the causes behind this sharp rise in cases.