Guayaquil pneumonia cases rise amid flu season; 85k infections nationwide in 2026

Ecuador's Ministry of Health reports over 85,000 respiratory infections in 2026, with medical consultations in Guayaquil noting an increase in pneumonia cases following flu complications. The data suggests a seasonal uptick, but the severity and strain are not specified. This matters as it may strain local healthcare capacity and signal broader regional respiratory disease trends.

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