The Ministry of Health says it is closely monitoring an increase in reported cases of mosquito-borne diseases across the country.
Public Health Commissioner Dr.Jude Gedeon chaired a press conference on Tuesday, 6 January 2026, alongside two other health professionals from the ministry.
The ministry said there are currently no hospital admissions linked to the reported cases. However, since mid-December last year, it has recorded a rise in cases reported at both public and private clinics.
Patients presenting with symptoms include both adults and children. Reported symptoms include fever, skin rashes and joint pain. Dr Gedeon said these symptoms are consistent with mosquito-borne viruses such as chikungunya, dengue and Zika.
The ministry said health surveillance remains ongoing to monitor the situation. It said it recorded more reported and confirmed cases of chikungunya in December compared with dengue and Zika.
According to the ministry, there were 20 confirmed cases of chikungunya in December 2025.In response, the ministry said it is intensifying public education as part of its prevention strategy. It urged members of the public to remain vigilant, particularly in and around their homes.
The ministry said simple preventive actions can help reduce the risk of infection. These include emptying containers that collect stagnant water and using mosquito repellent sprays.