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Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - Epidemiological Alert for an increase in chikungunya cases across the Americas

  • 1.  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) - Epidemiological Alert for an increase in chikungunya cases across the Americas

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    The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) has issued an Epidemiological Alert regarding a notable increase in chikungunya cases across the Americas in recent months, including locally acquired infections in regions that have not experienced circulation for several years.

    This alert reinforces the critical role of robust surveillance systems - from timely case detection to coordinated, integrated vector management. Understanding the population dynamics of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus remains essential for accurate risk assessment and effective outbreak response.

    Reducing vector density remains the primary disease prevention strategy, emphasizing the continued importance of comprehensive mosquito surveillance and control efforts. 🦟

    Article 2.11.2026
    https://lnkd.in/gYgbZGPs

    PAHO/WHO Epidemiological Alert 2.10.2026
    https://lnkd.in/gfa5_zVd



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    Rodney E. Rohde, PhD, MS, SM(ASCP)CM,SVCM,MBCM, FACSc
    Regents' Professor, Texas State University System
    University Distinguished Chair & Professor, Medical Laboratory Science [MLS] Program
    TEDx Speaker & Global Fellow – Global Citizenship Alliance
    Texas State Honorary Professor of International Studies
    Associate Director, Translational Health Research Initiative @txst_THR
    Past President, Texas Association for CLS

    Texas State University
    MLS Program, Encino Hall 350B [office ENC 363]
    601 University Drive
    San Marcos, TX 78666-4616
    512-245-3500 [CLS suite]; 512-245-2562 [office]
    Email: rrohde@txstate.edu
    Pronouns: he/him/his
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