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Rospotrebnadzor Says Dengue Outbreak in Nigeria Poses No Risk to Russia

The agency is monitoring reports from Sokoto State, issuing traveler guidance alongside available diagnostic and border screening tools.

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.