On 6 November 2023, the health authorities in Cape Verde reported a case of dengue fever in the island of Santiago. As of 23 June 2024, some 1,205 cases were reported according to CDC Africa (562 confirmed and 643 suspected) in 9 Cape Verde islands. The situation worsened at the beginning of July 2024 with the onset of the rains, with a significant peak in recent weeks.