Continued arboviruses situation in Seychelles |05 February 2026

Public urged to intensify prevention

The Ministry of Health has confirmed the continued circulation of arboviruses in Seychelles and has urged the public and partners to intensify prevention and surveillance measures.

In a press release issued on Wednesday February 4, 2026, the Ministry of Health said laboratory surveillance and retrospective testing show that dengue, Zika and chikungunya have been present in the country since 2024, with active dengue transmission persisting and a recent rise in chikungunya reports coinciding with the rainy season.

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