Global data
First identified in Africa (Uganda, 1947), the Zika virus is potentially present throughout the intertropical zone, in the form of outbreaks or sporadic cases. Since the major epidemic wave of 2013–2016, which spread to the Pacific Ocean and then to Latin America, the number of cases has decreased significantly, but cases continue to be identified in several countries. In several island territories, such as the French West Indies, transmission has ceased.
The WHO classifies countries and territories as having:
current or past Zika transmission,
no reported transmission but the presence of the competent mosquito vector,
no reported transmission and absence of the competent mosquito vector,
no data.
Learn more:
The WHO website was updated in February 2022: www.who.int
The WHO map is available here and has been reproduced by the CDC.
In April 2019, the ECDC published an overview of the global Zika situation (not updated as of July 12, 2022): www.ecdc.europa.eu/
In Latin America, PAHO continues to monitor cases regularly. In 2022, a few cases were reported in Central America, Latin America (mostly in Brazil), and some Caribbean islands: www.paho.org
In Africa, Zika is circulating or has circulated in several countries. Since 2015, transmission outbreaks have been reported in Angola, Guinea-Bissau, and Cape Verde.
In Asia, Zika is circulating or has circulated in several countries. Since 2015, transmission outbreaks have been reported in India and Thailand.
In relation to
Chikungunya
thematic dossier
Chikungunya is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain.
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.
