21 Aug 2020

Fiji declares an outbreak of dengue fever and leptospirosis

From , 6:02 am on 21 August 2020

Fiji has declared an outbreak of dengue fever and leptospirosis diseases in the country amid the Covid-19 pandemic.

This week the health ministry announced a number of deaths and a surge in cases related to both diseases.

Christine Rovoi looks at the concerning development.

Soldiers help clean up in the capital Suva.

LTDD clean up campaign Photo: Supplied/Fiji govt