In the past decade, approximately 115 countries have reported Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) outbreaks, with many experiencing record numbers in 2024.
For instance, between 2013 and 2023, the Region of the Americas recorded 3.7 million cases of CHIKV.
In 2024, the Pan American Health Organization set a new high by reporting over 425,134 CHIKV cases and 236 related fatalities.
Throughout Europe, Chikungunya cases have traditionally been related to international travelers visiting endemic countries.
Chikungunya Has Became Local in France
Chikungunya Has Become Local in France
In the past decade, approximately 115 countries have reported Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) outbreaks, with many experiencing record numbers in 2024.
For instance, between 2013 and 2023, the Region of the Americas recorded 3.7 million cases of CHIKV.
In 2024, the Pan American Health Organization set a new high by reporting over 425,134 CHIKV cases and 236 related fatalities.
Throughout Europe, Chikungunya cases have traditionally been related to international travelers visiting endemic countries.