Health Monitoring in Mayotte. Bulletin dated September 7, 2026.
Key Points
Malaria
- Eight new cases were reported in Week 35: seven imported cases and one under investigation;
- Since the beginning of 2026, 343 cases of malaria have been recorded, including 76 locally acquired cases and 238 imported cases, mostly from the Comoros.
Acute Respiratory Infections
- Influenza: The influenza A(H1) virus has begun circulating, with 7 positive test results in week 35;
- Bronchiolitis: A decrease in emergency department visits for bronchiolitis among children under 2 years of age at the CHM over the past two weeks.
Acute gastroenteritis
- Decrease in the number of positive rotavirus A test results in week 35, with 9 positive results;
- Nine emergency department visits at the CHM for acute gastroenteritis were recorded in week 35, including three subsequent hospitalizations;
- Acute rotavirus A gastroenteritis has been in the pre-epidemic phase since Week 34.
Typhoid fever
- One new case was reported in week 35, bringing the total to 10 cases recorded since the beginning of the year.
Dengue
- One new case of dengue was reported in week 35, bringing the total number of cases recorded since the beginning of the year to 13.
In relation to
Malaria
thematic dossier
Malaria is an infectious disease caused by a parasite of the genus Plasmodium and transmitted to humans through the bite of mosquitoes of the genus Anopheles. Some cases are notifiable.
Dengue
thematic dossier
Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Its complications can be severe.
Flu
thematic dossier
The flu is a contagious viral respiratory infection that causes seasonal outbreaks every winter. The flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect yourself.
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