25/01/2026
In 2024, there were 112 confirmed and probable cases of chikungunya reported among travellers returning to England, Wales and Northern Ireland - nearly one and a half times the number reported in 2023. Travel to India accounted for the majority of these cases, followed by travel to Pakistan and Brazil โ all popular destinations for people travelling from the UK.
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Chikungunya is a viral infection carried by mosquitoes, and is present in countries including Thailand, Brazil & India.
Visit our blog post for advice on prevention and protection: https://ukhsa.blog.gov.uk/2025/08/07/what-are-the-symptoms-of-the-chikungunya-virus-and-is-there-a-vaccine/