Tuesday, 11 August 2015

Disease

Chikungunya – Spain

On 3 August 2015, WHO was notified by the National IHR Focal Point for Spain of a case of chikungunya infection in the city of Gandia, Valencian Community. This is the first time that an individual with no history of travel to a chikungunya-endemic area tests positive for the disease in Spain.

Dengue Fever in Delhi, India

With nearly 120 dengue cases reported this season, fears of a possible outbreak of the mosquito-borne disease have gripped municipal corporations and health officials. In their latest report, the civic bodies have reported 66 fresh cases in the past one week.

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