Spain Monitors Rising Chikungunya Cases, Primarily Imported from Bolivia
Spain is actively monitoring the risk of transmission for mosquito-borne diseases like dengue and chikungunya, particularly after observing autochthonous cases in other European countries. According to a report from the Center for Coordination of Health Alerts and Emergencies (CCAES), Spain recorded 487 imported cases of Aedes mosquito-transmitted diseases in the first ten months of 2026. This total includes 301 cases of dengue, 175 of chikungunya, and 11 of zika. The presence of the Aedes albopictus mosquito in Spain is identified as a significant public health risk due to its potential to facilitate local transmission, especially during periods of increased international travel and peak mosquito activity between April and November. The report highlights a notable increase in imported chikungunya cases from Bolivia, with 87 out of 166 cases with known exposure countries originating from there, compared to only 7 in 2025. Cuba is the second most frequent country of exposure for chikungunya, accounting for ...
