India, Aug. 14 -- Chikungunya cases in UK travelers returning from abroad is rising, according to the latest UK Health Security Agency data.
A total of 73 travel-associated chikungunya cases were reported between January and June this year. The same period in 2024 saw 27 cases. 2025 has the highest number of cases recorded in this period, UKHSA said.
The data was published Thursday as part of UKHSA's Travel-associated infections in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: January to June 2025 report. It also reveals 3 cases of Oropouche virus in travelers returning from Brazil to the UK. This is the first time the UK has reported Oropouche virus cases.
Of the 73 chikungunya cases, the majority reported travel to Sri Lanka, India and Mauritiu...