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Changes to the Country Information pages: Zika

NaTHNaC has reviewed and updated country-specific Zika information and prevention advice

Updated: 02 January 2024
Take extra precautions

Zoonoses (diseases from animals) in travellers

A zoonotic disease is one that spreads between animals and humans and has the potential to be an increasing problem for travellers

Updated: 11 May 2023
Take usual precautions

Diseases spread by insects and ticks in the American continent (the Americas)

Depending on the destination, travellers may be at risk of a number of different diseases

Updated: 09 July 2024

Zika virus: Evaluating the risk to individual travellers

Factors to consider when assessing risk of Zika virus

Updated: 27 February 2019

Zika virus

Zika virus infection is spread by day-biting mosquitoes

Updated: 19 June 2024

Congenital Zika Syndrome

Updated: 26 March 2020
15 October 2024

Zika in Brazil

As of 22 September 2024, a total of 6,313 cases of Zika virus disease have been reported since 1 January 2024. Of this total, 588 cases have been reported in pregnant women.

Be aware and watch
28 August 2024
India + Maharashtra

Zika in India

As of 22 August 2024, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have reported an outbreak of Zika in Maharashtra State.

Be aware and watch
17 January 2024

Zika in Mali

As of 17 December 2023, a total of 22 confirmed cases of Zika virus disease were reported from 10 health districts.

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17 January 2024
Senegal + Sédhiou
Sokone

Zika in Senegal

As of 18 December 2023, Senegal health authorities reported the confirmation of two cases of Zika virus disease in the districts of Sédhiou and Sokone.

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12 January 2024

Zika in Thailand

As of 11 January 2024, a total of 777 Zika virus cases have been reported since the start of 2023. Cases have been reported across 36 provinces, with the most affected areas in the Central and Northern regions.

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