Over the decades, Chikungunya cases have been reported in approximately 100 countries. In India, the number of cases of this mosquito-borne disease has varied over time. As of mid-March 2026, comprehensive nationwide annual totals are not... READ →
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Vaccinations recommended when visiting India in 2026
India Travel Vaccinations 2026
When visiting India in 2026, it is recommended to receive various travel vaccinations and be up to date on routine vaccination courses and boosters. The Lancet discloses that, as of 2023, India contained numerous zero-dose children. Data from WHO and UNICEF also shows India accounted for 49.2% of zero-dose children in South Asia.
India Travel Advisories
As of 2026, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to specific areas of India. According to the U.S. Department of State, visitors to India should exercise increased caution due to civil unrest in 2025.
India Dengue Cases
The World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific reports dengue updates for 2025. Dengue Cases and Deaths have been reported in India since 2019. As of June 2025, over 12,000 dengue cases have been reported. Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, located in the Khordha district, has reported 188 dengue cases in 2025.
India Japanese Encephalitis
The first evidence of the Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in India dates back to 1952, when the first human JE case was reported in Vellore, Tamil Nadu. In 2025, JE remains a significant public health concern in India. According to data from the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme, over 468 cases and 56 deaths had been reported in August 2025. In 2024, 1,548 JE cases were reported from 24 states and Union Territories. In 2023, 1,320 JE cases were reported, compared to 1,271 in 2022. India's National Center for Vector-Borne Diseases Control confirmed in 2023 that adult JE vaccination had begun in 42 districts across three states. In March 2025, the Pune Municipal Corporation initiated a JE vaccination drive targeting 1,98,874 children aged 1 to 10 years across multiple city zones, aiming to vaccinate 10.43 lakh children.
India Nipah Virus
Nipah virus (NiV) is an emerging and severe zoonotic disease in India. In July 2025, a woman from Palakkad tested positive for the NiV. The National Institute of Virology has reported a total of 425 pepah contacts, including 28 in Malappuram, 110 in Palakkad, and 87 in the Kozhikode district. Kerala Health Minister Veena George stated on July 7, 2025, that there are currently 383 people on the Nipah contact list in the state.
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January 16, 2026