The World Health Organization WHO has raised a red flag as the Chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne disease, has now spread to 119 countries across the globe. Once confined to tropical regions, this viral threat is now a global health concern due to climate change, increased travel, and lack of awareness. As the virus continues to expand its reach, health experts are urging governments and citizens to stay vigilant.
What is Chikungunya?
Chikungunya is a viral illness transmitted primarily by Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes—the same vectors responsible for dengue and Zika viruses. Symptoms of Chikungunya typically appear 4–7 days after a mosquito bite and include.
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