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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
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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
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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: 15 October 2024

Zika virus: Evaluating the risk to individual travellers

Factors to consider when assessing risk of Zika virus

Updated: 03 July 2024

Zika virus

Zika virus infection is spread by day-biting mosquitoes

Updated: 19 June 2024

Congenital Zika Syndrome

Updated: 26 March 2020
19 November 2025

Zika in Argentina

As of 1 November 2025, a total of 720 cases of Zika virus disease have been reported in Argentina during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika.

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19 November 2025

Zika in Bolivia

As of 25 October 2025, a total of 1,024 cases of Zika virus disease have been reported in Bolivia for 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika.

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12 November 2025

Zika in Brazil

As of 1 November 2025, a total of 22,831 cases of Zika virus disease have been reported in Brazil for 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika.

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09 July 2025

Zika in Thailand

As of 5 July 2025, seven cases of Zika virus disease have been reported since the start of 2025. The following provinces have reported cases: Nakhon Ratchasima, Buriram, Chaiyaphum and Surin. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus disease.

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06 May 2025
Burkina Faso + Ziniaré

Zika in Burkina Faso

As of 30 April 2025, a confirmed case of Zika virus disease, with no history of recent travel, has been reported in Burkina Faso. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika.

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30 January 2025
India + Gujarat
Karnataka
Maharashtra

Zika in India

Between 1 January and 31 December 2024, 151 Zika virus disease cases were reported from three states in India. The majority of cases were reported from Pune district in Maharashtra State. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus.

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