The World Health Organization (WHO) reported an increase in dengue fever and malaria cases in August compared to July.

According to the WHO report, dengue fever cases increased by 10%, and malaria cases surged by 153% in August.

The report also noted a decrease in other diseases such as acute diarrhea, Congo fever, measles, and acute respiratory diseases.

Details from the WHO report on these diseases are as follows:

Dengue Fever:
437 cases reported
No fatalities
1.10% increase in cases compared to July

Acute Diarrhea:
23,801 cases reported
10 fatalities
24% decrease in cases compared to July
Congo Fever:
170 cases reported
13 fatalities
43.5% decrease in cases compared to July

Malaria:
11,714 cases reported
1 fatality
152.9% increase in cases compared to July
Measles:
5,584 cases reported
31 fatalities
28.2% decrease in cases compared to July

Acute Respiratory Diseases:
62,871 cases reported
153 fatalities
19.6% decrease in cases compared to July

COVID-19:
682 cases reported
8 fatalities
17.7% decrease in cases compared to July

Some doctors attribute the decrease in these diseases to early diagnosis and better screening processes.