Following a peak of dengue cases associated with travel from the Maldives in late 2025 and early 2026, several EU/EEA countries have reported a recent decline in dengue cases associated with travel to the Maldives. The environmental conditions in most areas of the EU/EEA where Ae. albopictus or Ae. aegypti, the vectors of dengue virus, are established are now favourable for mosquito activity and virus replication in mosquitoes; therefore, locally acquired dengue cases may occur in the coming weeks following introduction of the virus by viraemic travellers returning from affected areas. Public health efforts should focus on communication with travellers and healthcare providers
Communicated by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control
EVENTS
FAQ
Following a peak of dengue cases associated with travel from the Maldives in late 2025 and early 2026, several EU/EEA countries have reported a recent decline in dengue cases associated with travel to the Maldives. The environmental conditions in most areas of the EU/EEA where Ae. albopictus or Ae. aegypti, the vectors of dengue virus, are established are now favourable for mosquito activity and virus replication in mosquitoes; therefore, locally acquired dengue cases may occur in the coming weeks following introduction of the virus by viraemic travellers returning from affected areas. Public health efforts should focus on communication with travellers and healthcare providers
Communicated by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control