Health Monitoring in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Region. Bulletin of May 6, 2026.

Key Points

Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika

  • Since the start of enhanced surveillance (May 1), three imported cases have been identified in the region: one case of chikungunya and two cases of dengue.
  • In 2025: 
    • More than 900 reports processed,
    • Significant import pressure, mainly linked to overseas territories (more than 100 cases of chikungunya and 120 cases of dengue),
    • Very active viral circulation in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur (PACA), the most affected region in mainland France (more than 450 locally acquired cases of chikungunya identified).

West Nile virus infections

  • No locally acquired cases have been detected in the region, or more broadly in mainland France, since the start of enhanced surveillance (May 1).
  • Active viral circulation in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (PACA), the region most affected in mainland France
    , with 30 locally acquired cases identified.

Pollen and Allergies

  • Pollen exposure is low. Allergy-related activity at SOS Médecins is on the rise but remains at a level typical for the season.

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