Health Monitoring in Réunion. Bulletin of April 17, 2026.
Key points
Smallpox B (Mpox)
- 8 cases (including 4 imported cases) were reported in Réunion between S05 and S13/2026.
Leptospirosis
- A seasonal resurgence of leptospirosis is currently underway at a high level: 142 cases in 2026.
- The number of cases reporting activities with a risk of infection linked to freshwater recreation is higher this year than in 2025.
Dengue and Chikungunya
- 26 cases of chikungunya and 82 cases of autochthonous dengue detected since the beginning of the year, with clusters of dengue cases observed in Saint-Leu and Saint-Paul.
Influenza and Flu-Like Illness
- Emergency room visits are on the rise, but with no significant public health impact.
Bronchiolitis in children under 2
- Health indicators show very low intensity and no circulation of RSV for several weeks, based on hospital virological surveillance.
COVID-19
- Health and virological indicators are declining.
Gastroenteritis
- Indicators are stable and fluctuating at a low level.
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