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Republic of Singapore in Southeast Asia confronting diseases outbreaks such as Chikungunya and Dengue in 2025

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Sep 3 • 12:01 pm CDT

Singapore's Chikungunya Cases Increase Over 30%

The Communicable Diseases Agency of the Republic of Singapore has reported a total of 21 chikungunya cases this year. As of August 28, 2025, this number has already surpassed the total recorded for all of 2024,... READ →
Jun 20 • 1:01 pm CDT

Singapore Launches Third-Generation Dengue Vaccine Study

According to a recent World Health Organization report, the Western Pacific Region is facing significant dengue outbreaks for the second consecutive year. Since dengue is a vaccine-preventable disease, countries such as the Republic of Singapore are... READ →
May 28 • 11:17 am CDT

SARS-CoV-2 Detections Increase While COVID-19 Vaccinations Decrease

Since early 2025, SARS-CoV-2 virus activity has been increasing globally, with the positivity rate reaching 11% in some countries. However, unlike in past years, activity is now very regional. According to the World Health Organization (... READ →

Singapore Travel Vaccines August 2025

The Republic of Singapore is located off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering the South China Sea to the east. As of June 10, 2025, various travel vaccines are recommended for individuals visiting Singapore in 2025. Travel vaccination appointments for yellow fever, polio, measles, influenza, cholera, chikungunya, and other vaccine-preventable diseases can be requested at Vax-Before-Travel.

Singapore Health Ministry

Singapore's Health Ministry and its respective agencies regulate the public health system to deliver better health outcomes for all Singaporeans.

Singapore Chikungunya 2025

Singapore's health ministry reported 19 CHIKV cases as of August 2025, 9 cases in 2024.

Singapore Dengue Outbreak 2025

In epidemiological week 20 of 2025 (May 11 to 17, 2025), 103 dengue cases were reported in Singapore. Cumulatively, over 3,100 dengue cases have been reported as of August 2025. In 2024, Singapore reported 10,879 dengue cases. Preliminary results of all positive dengue samples serotyped in May 2025 showed DEN-1, DEN-2, DEN-3, and DEN-4 at 14.6%, 65.9%, 14.6%, and 4.9%, respectively. As of June 18, 2025, Singapore launched a phase 3 clinical trial for a Merck dengue vaccine candidate, V181.

Singapore Tuberculosis 2025

As of August 2025, Singapore has reported 512 tuberculosis cases this year.

U.S. CDC - Singapore

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises being aware of current health issues in Singapore. Learn how to protect yourself at the CDC's website. Singapore was included in the CDC's Global Measles Travel Health Advisory issued on May 28, 2025. Other government agencies include the UK Travel Health Pro, the Pan American Health Organization, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, and the World Health Organization Disease Outbreak Alerts.

Vaccine Passports, Certificates, Visa

Vaccine passports and digital credentials confirm a person has been vaccinated for a particular disease, such as yellow fever or polio. Various countries require proof of vaccination to obtain a visa for visiting.

Vaccine News 2025

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August 19, 2025