The Spike In The Chikungu Case Is Getting More And More Worrying, Singapore Gives An Appeal For Tourists

JAKARTA - Its chikungu infections are currently endemic in a number of countries in America, Asia, and Europe. Most recently, Singapore was closely monitoring its worrying chikungu cases and providing a number of appeals to the public and tourists.

The potential for a chikungu outbreak in Singapore is due to the presence of an aedes mosquito in the country. The Singapore Infectious Diseases Agency (CDA) also said that the transmission of cases in the country also came from tourists.

A total of 17 of its chikungun cases have been detected from the beginning of the year to August 2, 2025 in Singapore. This number has doubled compared to last year, which was eight cases in the same period.

The chikungu outbreak will increase in America, Asia and Europe by 2025. Those living in moderately ill countries, previously unaffected by mosquito-borne diseases, are now facing an increased risk due to climate change, "said the CDA, quoted from the Straits Times, on Monday, August 11, 2025.

With that, CDA urges the public to remain vigilant and continue to make efforts to prevent mosquito breeding in the home and workplace.

A firm appeal is also given to people who travel to areas affected by the chikungun, must take precautions against mosquito bites. Starting from using anti-vows medicine, wearing long protective clothes, or in a networked room to prevent the entry of mosquitoes or insects.

Tourists visiting Singapore who feel unwell should immediately seek medical help and notify doctors regarding travel history and mosquito bites they have experienced.

Not only that, tourists are also advised to use effective anti-vortex drugs to prevent infecting bites, which can then transmit disease to others.

Meanwhile, Deputy Director of the New Infectious Disease Program at the Duke-NUS Faculty of Medicine, Professor Ooi Eng Eong, said that his chikungu was not life-threatening, but his symptoms should be highly watched out for.

"Although his chikungu is not life-threatening like dengue fever, this disease can be very weakening," said Professor Ooi Eng Eong.

The symptoms of the disease are acute fever, joint pain, rashes, and headaches. These symptoms will greatly disrupt the body's strength and make it difficult to carry out activities.