Dengue: 10,000 children treated by Kantha Bopha in August 2026

• Nearly 10,000 children. That's the number of children treated for dengue in August 2026 at Kantha Bopha hospitals.
• 160,000 patients in total. Children and pregnant women combined were treated during the same month.
• August 2026. The peak falls within the rainy season, a period of high Aedes mosquito activity.
• Cambodia, including Siem Reap. The Kantha Bopha network covers Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, where many expat families live.
• Free care. Kantha Bopha remains a benchmark for free pediatric care, regardless of nationality.

The Cambodianess announcement fits into Cambodia's annual dengue cycle, which peaks during the rainy season.

1. May-June 2026: start of the rainy season, renewed Aedes mosquito circulation in urban and rural areas.
2. July 2026: first increases in pediatric consultations for fever at health facilities.
3. August 2026: monthly peak — nearly 10,000 children treated for dengue at Kantha Bopha hospitals.
4. August 2026: more than 160,000 children and pregnant women treated in total, for all reasons combined.
5. September 14, 2026: Cambodianess publishes the report and confirms an intense season.
6. September-October 2026: the rainy season continues, vigilance remains until the waters recede.

The published data covers the entire Kantha Bopha network. Here's how the situation reads for the Siem Reap audience.

• Heightened vigilance for families. With a young child in Siem Reap, mosquito protection becomes a daily priority, not an option.
• Kantha Bopha remains a reliable option. If a child has a fever, Siem Reap hospital offers free pediatric care.
• Don't dismiss a fever. Dengue can progress quickly; early consultation makes all the difference.
• Adapt your home. Mosquito nets, repellents, and eliminating standing water around your home significantly reduce the risk.
• Plan ahead for travel. During peak season, allow extra time for medical appointments and avoid self-medication.

1. Step 1: Eliminate standing water around your home (stumps, tires, pots, gutters) once a week.
2. Step 2: Sleep under a mosquito net and install nets on the windows of children's rooms.
3. Step 3: Apply a suitable repellent (DEET or picaridin) to exposed areas, especially late in the day.
4. Step 4: Wear covering clothing when going out in the evening or in damp areas.
5. Step 5: If fever occurs, consult quickly — do not give aspirin or ibuprofen without medical advice.
6. Step 6: Note the contact details of Kantha Bopha Siem Reap and your reference clinic before any episode.
7. Step 7: Watch for warning signs (abdominal pain, bleeding, persistent vomiting) and return for consultation without delay.