Resurgence of chikungunya in the Indian Ocean region in 2024–2025

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Authors

Ralph Huits · Ospedale Sacro Cuore Don Calabria

Émilie Javelle · Aix-Marseille Université

Abstract

Highlight/Teaser: In the wake of a large outbreak in Reunion and Mayotte, the GeoSentinel network has been signalling chikungunya cases amongst returning travellers acquired in multiple African and Asian countries between 1 August 2024 and 10 June 2025. These surveillance data suggest a resurgence of chikungunya in the Indian Ocean Region.

Topics & Keywords

Mosquito-borne diseases and control Travel-related health issues Malaria Research and Control

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Life below water

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Travel Medicine

Volume 32, Issue 6

DOI: 10.1093/jtm/taaf055

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