Chikungunya

First locally acquired human case of chikungunya identified in mainland France in 2026, in the Tarn department (Occitanie region), as at 27 July 2026 — the first detection of local chikungunya virus circulation in mainland France this year. Investigation and vector control measures are underway. No deaths reported. Distinct from mainland France's record 2025 season (809 locally acquired cases across 79 transmission episodes). Source: Santé publique France, national arbovirus (chikungunya/dengue/Zika/West Nile) enhanced surveillance bulletin of 29 July 2026, data as at 27 July 2026.

Case trend

Insufficient data (< 7 days)

First actions

• →Log in national surveillance system — continue routine monitoring
• →Compare with seasonal baseline for this region and disease
• →Include in weekly surveillance briefing — escalate if trend worsens (▲ cases or CFR)

Cite this page (Vancouver)

HealthWatch Global. Chikungunya outbreak — France [Internet]. 2026-07-27 [cited 2026 Jul 31]. Available from: https://healthwatch-global.com/en/outbreak/99f356e8-7fc3-4f43-947e-45c9d6a34757. Data source: Santé publique France.