Chikungunya in French Guiana
As of 5 February 2026, four locally acquired (autochthonous) cases of chikungunya have been reported from French Guiana. Investigations have not revealed any link between these cases, indicating that the virus is already circulating widely within the local mosquito population. These are the first locally acquired cases on French Guiana since 2017. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Chikungunya in French Guiana
On 27 January 2026, local health authorities reported the first locally acquired (autochthonous) chikungunya case in French Guiana since 2014. The case tested positive on 21 January 2026 and had not recently travelled abroad. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
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