Chikungunya Stories

Chikungunya and dengue cases surge as Aedes mosquitoes spread in Kenya
Charity Kilei  |  Jul 13, 2025

Unlike many other mosquitoes, Aedes mosquitoes are active during the daytime, and they are especially adapted to live in urban and semi-urban environm...

Two dead as Mpox hits Nyali and Changamwe, Mombasa on high alert
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 12, 2025

The surge in infections in Nyali and Changamwe, where a 12-year-old is among those infected, has alarmed officials, who are now activating emergency r...

Mombasa begins countywide fumigation to curb Chikungunya outbreak
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jun 08, 2025

Common symptoms include sudden high fever, severe joint and muscle pain, rash, and headaches. In rare cases, it can cause bleeding. The illness typica...

Chikungunya: Rising threat in Africa amid climate change and poor sanitation
Charity Kilei  |  Dec 19, 2024

Chikungunya is a mosquito-borne viral disease that causes fever, severe joint pain, and sometimes rash and muscle pain.

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