The World health Organization has warned that there is a risk of Chikungunya spreading in countries in the indian Ocean region, including India, as it did 20 years ago, and that the incidence of Chikungunya is likely to increase worldwide, including India, as it did in 2004-2005.
Chikungunya has been spreading in the indian Ocean islands since the beginning of this year. Chikungunya is increasing in places including Reunion, Mayotte and Mauritius. The World health Organization has warned that this Chikungunya outbreak could spread worldwide and pose a major threat. In this regard, Diana Rojas Alvarez, the medical officer of the World health Organization, met with journalists in Geneva. At that time, she said: The Chikungunya virus epidemic shook the world 20 years ago. It is now at risk of spreading again. Therefore, necessary action is needed to prevent the spread of Chikungunya. Because we are seeing history repeating itself.
There are a total of 119 countries in the indian Ocean region. The total population is 5.6 billion (one billion is 100 crore). Currently, people in many countries are suffering from high fever and joint pain. Earlier, in the period 2004-2005, Chikungunya affected 5 lakh people worldwide. It started spreading, especially in small island countries, and affected the whole world. Now, a similar situation is developing. In the indian Ocean islands of La Réunion, Mayotte and Mauritius, the incidence has increased. If we take La Réunion, one-third of the population there is already affected.
Chikungunya has already entered Madagascar, Somalia, and Kenya. It has caused an epidemic in Southeast Asia, including India. Chikungunya has also started to affect Europe. Since May 1, up to 800 people have been infected with chikungunya in France,” he warned. Chikungunya first spread to the indian Ocean islands 20 years ago and affected the whole world. The World health Organization has issued this warning because it is still affecting the indian Ocean islands. Chikungunya is spread by Aedes mosquitoes. The disease is spread by these mosquitoes. These mosquitoes bite only during the day. Therefore, it is better for the public to wear clothes that cover the entire body as much as possible. There is no specific treatment for chikungunya. Therefore, precautionary measures are better.

Therefore, the house should always be kept clean. Since it is the rainy season, water should not stagnate, and mosquitoes should not breed. Chikungunya has some symptoms, including fever, joint pain, and rash. Chikungunya is not life-threatening, but the disease can paralyze people for several weeks. Therefore, if someone has symptoms of chikungunya, they should immediately consult a doctor.
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Sowmiya Sriram

23/07/2025 01:15 PM