Yap Communicable Disease Report: Week 33

Thursday, August 20, 2026/// DYCA PIO

Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report for Epidemiological Week 33, covering the period of August 10-16, 2026. This report presents a comprehensive overview of syndromic trends and activities from 23 sentinel sites across the state, including laboratory‑confirmed cases, public health updates, and recommendations.

Total Encounters: 514 patient encounters were reported across 23 sentinel sites, with no syndromic Alerts this week.

Dengue-like Illness (DLI) – On Alert: A total of 4 DLI diagnoses were reported by the OPD Main Hospital. The lab reported 2 patients confirmed with leptospirosis.

Diarrhea: Diarrheal cases increased to 6 cases, reported by OPD Main Hospital (4), Nimgil CHC (1), and Eauripik Dispensary (1). The laboratory reported a total of 4 patients confirmed for E. coli, including 2 patients initially diagnosed with diarrhea.

Influenza-Like Illness (ILI): ILI remains below threshold status this week, with 6 cases all reported by OPD Main Hospital. 2 patients tested positive for respiratory illness; 1 positive for Human Rhinovirus and the other co-infected with SARS-CoV-2 and Mycoplasma Pneumoniae.

Total Syndromic Cases: 16 cases reported across sentinel sites.

(For more information, please contact the Department of Health Services at 350-2110)