Update on mosquito-borne diseases, dengue fever and chikungunya fever

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health today (October 23) announced the latest situation regarding dengue fever (DF) and chikungunya fever (CF). Although Hong Kong has entered autumn, the weather has yet to cool down and there are occasional showers, which is favourable for mosquito breeding. Members of the public are reminded to take appropriate measures to prevent mosquito bites and mosquito breeding, both in Hong Kong and when travelling to areas affected by mosquito-borne diseases, in order to prevent mosquito-borne diseases. Dengue fever ---------------- From October 16 to yesterday (October 22), the CHP recorded two imported DF cases. The patients had visited India and Bangladesh respectively during the incubation period. Hong Kong has recorded 36 DF cases so far this year, comprising 34 imported cases and two local cases. A total of 59 DF cases were recorded last year (2025), all of which were imported cases. In 2024, 161 DF cases were recorded, comprising 156 imported cases and five local cases. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the global incidence of DF has markedly increased over the past two decades, posing a substantial publi

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