Overview
- The watchdog reports it is tracking the situation and assesses no risk of dengue spreading within Russia.
- The outbreak has been reported in Sokoto State in northwestern Nigeria.
- Travelers to dengue‑endemic regions are advised to apply repellents, wear long sleeves and long pants, and protect indoor areas with insecticides, coils, and window or door nets.
- Officials highlight a high‑sensitivity diagnostic test developed by the Central Research Institute of Epidemiology for rapid pathogen identification.
- Border crossings continue to use the Perimeter system to analyze epidemiological risks and flag travelers showing signs of infectious disease from affected countries.