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Hantavirus in Bolivia

Outbreaks of hantavirus disease recorded in Bolivia and captured by the World Health Organization's Disease Outbreak News archive (2021). No currently active outbreaks involve this country.

Country context

Bolivia has been under WHO surveillance for hantavirus since 2021, when a single outbreak was recorded. This outbreak occurred in 2021, with a cumulative total of 350 confirmed cases and 160 deaths. The country's geographic and health system context may contribute to the pattern of outbreaks, but more data is needed to fully understand this relationship.

There is currently no active hantavirus outbreak in Bolivia. Authorities typically monitor for signs of the disease, which can be severe and even fatal. For updates on hantavirus in Bolivia, readers can follow official sources, such as the Bolivian Ministry of Health or the WHO's Disease Outbreak News bulletin.

Synthesized May 25, 2026 from WHO Disease Outbreak News and supporting public-health sources.

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Historical

Past hantavirus outbreak involving Bolivia, grouped by year of first report.

2021

Looking for the strain-level profile of Bolivia? See circulating strains, endemic status, and clinical reference. Context on the disease itself: complete guide to hantavirus. For all hantavirus outbreaks worldwide, see the full outbreaks archive.