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Disease outbreak alerts for Madagascar
3 outbreaks reported for Madagascar
Last checked against TravelHealthPro on 2026-08-23.
Mpox
Reported 11 June 2026Spread by close or bodily-fluid contact
Between 18 December 2025 and 9 June 2026, a total of 2,000 confirmed mpox cases and seven deaths have been reported in Madagascar. Clade Ib mpox has been detected amongst confirmed cases.
No vaccine — how to stay safe
Avoid close skin-to-skin contact with anyone who has a rash or lesions, and contact with wild animals; wash hands often.
cVDPV1
Reported 02 June 2026Spread through contaminated food and water
As of 27 May 2026, one circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) case was reported in Madagascar, with onset of paralysis on 4 April 2026, from Sud-Ouest province. It is the first cVDPV1 case reported from the country since 2023 and is genetically linked to a virus detected in the country in 2022.
There's a vaccine for this
This is a polio strain — make sure your polio booster is up to date; some countries require proof of recent vaccination to leave.
Chikungunya
Reported 24 March 2026Spread by mosquito bites
As of 8 February 2026, a total of 29 confirmed chikungunya cases have been reported in Madagascar since January 2026. Most cases have been reported from Mahajanga (21 cases), followed by Toamasina (7 cases) and Antsirabe (1 case).
There's a vaccine for this
Spread by daytime-biting mosquitoes — repellent and covering up are key; a vaccine may suit some travellers.
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