A 12-year-old boy who was flown to New Zealand in a mercy dash last week passed away on Saturday due to complications brought about by dengue fever.

The parents of the boy are trying to come to terms with the tragedy.

Misiafa Nathan Lene was confirmed to have been in a coma due to dengue fever and was flown to Auckland last Friday morning for further treatment.

The grieving mother Taunese Lene has confirmed the child’s passing and said she had accepted that her son has left this life after fighting this illness for the last couple of weeks.

She acknowledged the love and support from families, friends and relatives who not only donated blood for her son but assisted financially with the medical evacuation to New Zealand.

"There's nothing we can do my pele, come and go be with your maker," Mrs Lene posted.

Condolences and messages of sympathy have been on social media.

It has been reported that a few people in Fiji have died from dengue with hundreds of new cases treated at the moment.

According to the World Health Organisation, dengue (break-bone fever) is a viral infection that spreads from mosquitoes to people. It is more common in tropical and subtropical climates.

Most people who get dengue will not have symptoms. But for those who do, the most common symptoms are high fever, headache, body aches, nausea, and rash. Most will get better in 1–2 weeks. Some people develop severe dengue and need care in a hospital.

In severe cases, dengue can be fatal.  

The Ministry of Health has been issuing notices about dengue fever. While there is no national campaign against dengue, people have been advised to clean their surroundings, especially places where mosquitoes can breed.