Travel health alerts
Disease outbreak alerts for Guinea
1 outbreak reported for Guinea
Last checked against TravelHealthPro on 2026-09-16.
Chikungunya
Reported 31 July 2026Spread by mosquito bites
The first locally acquired case of chikungunya has been confirmed in Guinea. Details are included in a study published on 30th July 2026. Further details on date and location of detection are not yet available.
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Spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes — repellent and covering up are key; a vaccine may suit some travellers.
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