The Ministry of Health, Environment and Nature has issued a public advisory as part of its ongoing mosquito control efforts, following reports of confirmed Chikungunya cases in several countries in the region.
Health authorities noted that recent information from Suriname indicates detected cases of the mosquito-borne disease. At this time, there are no indications of Chikungunya cases in Curaçao. However, the ministry stressed that preventive measures are necessary to reduce the risk of local transmission.
Mosquito-borne diseases such as Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika are well known in the region and remain a constant concern due to the presence of the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which thrives in Curaçao’s climate and is capable of transmitting these viruses.
