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Macron Addresses Chikungunya Crisis and Cyclone Recovery in La Réunion

The French president visits La Réunion to oversee public health measures, cyclone recovery efforts, and strategic Indo-Pacific initiatives.

Emmanuel Macron assiste à une action contre le chikungunya du service militaire adapté, à Saint-Benoît, à La Réunion, le 22 avril 2025.
Emmanuel Macron (C), entouré du ministre des outre-mer Manuel Valls s’entretient avec des militaires qui luttent contre l’épidémie de chikungunya à Saint-Benoit (La Réunion), le 22 avril 2025. 
Emmanuel Macron lors d'une visite du site industriel Royal Bourbon à Bras-Panon, à la Réunion, le 22 avril 2025.
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Overview

  • President Emmanuel Macron visited La Réunion on April 22, 2025, to address the chikungunya epidemic, which has caused six deaths and potentially infected 100,000 people this year.
  • Macron reviewed vaccination progress, with 40,000 doses of the Ixchiq vaccine allocated to at-risk seniors, and pledged additional hospital reinforcements to manage healthcare strain.
  • Cyclone Garance caused €250 million in damages, including €150 million in agricultural losses, prompting Macron to meet with local producers to discuss reconstruction and food security.
  • Macron announced an increase of 200 military personnel in La Réunion as part of France's Indo-Pacific strategy to strengthen its regional presence.
  • He emphasized La Réunion's strategic importance ahead of the Indian Ocean Commission summit, highlighting France's commitment to regional cooperation and influence.