UK Witnesses Surge in Chikungunya Cases
(MENAFN) The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has issued a warning following a significant rise in travel-associated Chikungunya cases.
According to the authority, the number of individuals returning to the UK infected with this mosquito-transmitted virus has risen by 170.37% compared to the previous year.
Recent statistics from the UKHSA highlight a noticeable escalation in Chikungunya infections contracted abroad.
The mosquito-spread illness saw 73 documented cases within the first half of 2025, a stark contrast to just 27 cases during the same timeframe in 2024.
In addition to the Chikungunya uptick, three instances of the Oropouche virus were recorded in individuals who had recently traveled back to the UK.
These mark the first documented cases of this virus in the country, with all infections traced back to trips to Brazil.
Chikungunya, an illness associated with international travel and spread by mosquitoes, typically presents with a sudden fever and is frequently accompanied by joint discomfort.
As outlined by the UKHSA, although most sufferers recover entirely within one to two weeks, joint pain can linger for several months or, in some cases, even years.
Among the 73 confirmed Chikungunya cases, a significant number were linked to travel to Sri Lanka, India, and Mauritius — areas currently facing local outbreaks in the Indian Ocean region.
The data also noted that all the infections were recorded in England, with a concentration of cases reported in London.
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