Public Health Monitoring in Réunion. Bulletin dated September 4, 2026.

Key Points

Smallpox B (mpox)

  • 24 imported cases from Madagascar and 5 locally acquired cases. Secondary spread from the imported cases has been contained, and local transmission is limited.

Arboviral Diseases 

  • Sporadic cases.

Acute respiratory infections 

  • The flu epidemic has begun, with a limited public health impact at this stage. Circulation of three influenza strains—A(H1N1)pdm09, A(H3N2), and type B—and increased circulation of rhinovirus.

Bronchiolitis in children under 1 year of age 

  • Moderate increase in emergency department visits.

Gastroenteritis 

  • A decline in gastroenteritis activity in emergency departments, following the increase observed the previous week.

Leptospirosis 

  • Sporadic cases; off-season; low transmission rate

In relation to

grippe

Flu

thematic dossier

The flu is a contagious viral respiratory infection that causes seasonal outbreaks every winter. The flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect yourself.

Smallpox B (Mpox)

thematic dossier

Smallpox B (Mpox), formerly known as monkeypox, is a rare viral infectious disease caused by the monkeypox virus and transmitted primarily from rodents to humans, and then from person to person,...

Dengue

thematic dossier

Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes of the genus Aedes. The most common symptoms are fever and joint pain. Its complications can be severe.

Our latest news

news

SIBCA 2026: The UrBaCS network presents its solutions for cities and...

news

Physical Activity and Combating a Sedentary Lifestyle: How Does Santé...

news

Etienne Pot Appointed Interim Director General of Santé publique France