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Chikungunya spreads in France and Italy, WHO warns of global risk

2025-07-27 15:12:14Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Chikungunya spreads in France and Italy, WHO warns of global risk

Following the spread of the West Nile virus, the World Health Organization (WHO) has raised the alarm about a new health threat, the Chikungunya virus.

This virus, transmitted by infected mosquitoes, causes a viral illness characterized by symptoms such as high fever, headache, severe fatigue, and deep joint pain. Chikungunya has caused serious epidemics in the past, affecting hundreds of thousands worldwide, and is now resurfacing with intensity in some areas.

In Europe, France is the most affected country so far, with around 800 cases reported from 1 May to 22 July 2025, mainly in areas where Aedes mosquitoes, including the tiger mosquito, are most prevalent. Meanwhile, Italy has recorded its first confirmed case in Bentivoglio, province of Bologna, where epidemiological investigations are being carried out immediately to identify the mode of transmission and the patient's contacts. Another suspected case in the same area is being investigated by health authorities.

To prevent the spread of the virus, Italian authorities have activated an emergency plan, which includes tracing the patient's activities before the appearance of symptoms, cooperation with local administrations and epidemiological investigation of his family members. The measures are focused on rapid intervention and mosquito control to prevent major outbreaks.

Chikungunya is a tropical virus spread by mosquitoes of the Aedes genus, which includes the tiger mosquito, known for transmitting other diseases such as Dengue and Zika. The first known epidemic dates back to 1952 in Tanzania, but the earliest signs were documented as far back as 1779 in Indonesia. Today, this disease has been reported in more than 60 countries around the world, including parts of Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas.

Common symptoms include high fever, headache, severe fatigue, and severe joint pain, which can last for several weeks. Serious complications are rare, but can include bleeding or neurological problems, and in very rare cases, especially in the elderly with other comorbidities, the disease can be fatal.

The World Health Organization advises strong preventive measures to protect yourself from mosquitoes, including using repellents, wearing long clothing during the hours when mosquitoes are most active (morning and evening), installing screens on windows, and regularly cleaning vases of stagnant water where mosquitoes can breed.

The current situation demonstrates the need for increased attention to mosquito-borne diseases, especially in a world where climate change and globalization are increasing the spread of these viruses even in areas where they were previously not prevalent.


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