The Ministry of Health, Wellness, Environment and Civil Service Affairs in Antigua and Barbuda has issued a public advisory confirming the absence of unusual mosquito-borne disease outbreaks across the nation. Through comprehensive national surveillance systems, health authorities maintain constant monitoring of diseases including Dengue, Zika, Chikungunya, Yellow Fever, and Oropouche virus, with all indicators currently reflecting normal baseline levels.
Epidemiological data reveals that Dengue Fever, historically the most prevalent mosquito-transmitted illness in the region, has returned to expected parameters following heightened activity in 2023. Surveillance confirms no documented Dengue cases thus far in 2026. Similarly, other arboviral diseases demonstrate minimal transmission, with Zika virus recording only two instances in 2025 and zero detections this year. No cases of Chikungunya, Yellow Fever, or Oropouche virus have been identified during the same monitoring period.
Despite the stable epidemiological situation, health officials emphasize that disease prevention remains a shared communal responsibility. Vector control operations continue through systematic inspections, larval source reduction initiatives, and targeted intervention measures. These efforts are enhanced through coordinated waste management and environmental sanitation programs conducted in partnership with national agencies.
The Ministry urges citizens to implement robust household protective measures including elimination of standing water sources, secure covering of water storage containers, and proper disposal of potential mosquito breeding materials. Public cooperation with vector control teams during routine inspections is strongly encouraged.
Health authorities assure residents that surveillance mechanisms remain fully operational, with commitments to immediate official communication should disease activity patterns change. The Ministry extended gratitude to the public for their ongoing collaboration in safeguarding community health across Antigua and Barbuda.