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Seychelles: recent disease outbreaks

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Recent reports

Chikungunya — ongoing Aedes‑borne transmission with travel‑associated cases

Surveillance through July–September 2026 shows continuing increases in chikungunya activity across several regions and sustained transmission in Indian Ocean islands; European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) latest monthly update covers data to the end of September 2026. ECDC: Chikungunya monthly (Sept 2026). ECDC and other European surveillance reports have also documented multiple laboratory‑confirmed chikungunya infections among travellers who recently returned from the Seychelles, indicating that visitors remain at risk of infection while in the islands. ECDC news: travel‑associated cases from Seychelles (27 Feb 2026). Because chikungunya is spread by daytime‑biting Aedes mosquitoes, public‑health agencies recommend mosquito‑bite prevention (repellents, covering clothing, screened or air‑conditioned accommodation and bed nets where appropriate). These protective measures are cited in ECDC guidance. ECDC: prevention advice.

Dengue (and other Aedes‑borne viruses) — seasonal circulation and localized increases

Health‑authority and travel‑medicine sources continue to list dengue (and the potential for Zika and chikungunya) as seasonal risks in Seychelles; travel‑health guidance for the country explicitly warns of dengue and chikungunya risk and advises travellers to avoid mosquito bites year‑round, particularly in the rainy season. TravelHealthPro: Seychelles country advice (current). The World Health Organization’s regional materials note vector‑borne disease resurgence in the subregion and describe national plans to strengthen vector surveillance and control in Seychelles, underscoring that dengue and related arboviruses remain a local public‑health priority. WHO/AFRO: Seychelles vector‑borne disease plan. For travellers this means routine mosquito‑bite precautions are important (insect repellent, long clothing during daytime, accommodation with screens or air conditioning); consult a travel clinic before departure if you have questions about dengue vaccination eligibility or post‑travel illness.

Ebola‑related entry measures — restrictions for travellers with recent DRC travel (effective 14 October 2026)

Seychelles’ authorities announced new entry requirements on 14 October 2026 affecting travellers with recent travel history to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Foreign nationals who have been in the DRC must have spent at least 21 days outside the DRC before they are permitted entry to Seychelles; Seychellois citizens and residents who arrive having been in the DRC within the previous 21 days may face mandatory public‑health measures (monitoring or quarantine) as determined by the Public Health Authority. Tourism Seychelles: advisory on entry requirements (14 Oct 2026) and Seychelles News Agency: report of tightened entry requirements (15 Oct 2026). Airlines and travel operators are being asked to verify eligibility to travel before boarding; travellers with recent DRC travel should expect additional checks and possible isolation or quarantine depending on the Public Health Authority’s risk assessment. These measures are targeted at persons with recent DRC travel and do not indicate local Ebola transmission in Seychelles.

Snapshot note

These items are a dated snapshot of information found in official and public health surveillance sources as of 27 October 2026. Conditions can change quickly; travellers should check the Seychelles Public Health Authority / Ministry of Health, their national travel‑health service, and airline or tour operator updates shortly before departure, and seek local medical care promptly for febrile illness after travel.