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Yap Communicable Disease Report: Week 35

Friday, September 04, 2026/// DYCA PIO


Yap FM - Yap Communicable Disease Report for Epidemiological Week 35, covering the period of August 24-30, 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: 541 patient encounters were reported across sentinel sites, with Diarrhea on Alert status for the second consecutive week.


Diarrhea (On Alert): Unusual increase detected; on Alert Status for two weeks, with 5 sentinel sites reporting cases, with a concentration of cases in Ifalik and Elato islands. Laboratory results demonstrated circulation of multiple enteric pathogens but did not establish the etiology of the overall increase in cases.


Influenza-Like Illness (ILI): ILI continued to increase this week, but remained below threshold status with a total of 21 cases reported by 5 sentinels: OPD Main Hospital (8), Ulithi Health Center (5), Eauripik Dispensary (2), Elato Dispensary (5), and Lamotrek Dispensary (1). Lab reported 0 tests done for respiratory illness this week.


Dengue-like Illness (DLI): OPD reported 2 DLI diagnoses this week. Lab results show 0 positive results for both dengue and leptospirosis this week.

Total Syndromic Cases: 93 cases reported across sentinel sites.


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



 
 
 

2 Comments


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12 hours ago

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Varys Cowell
19 hours ago

What do you think might be contributing to the unusual increase in diarrhea FNF cases on Ifalik and Elato, especially since the lab results found multiple pathogens but no clear overall cause?

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