In 2026, Italy has reported 47 confirmed cases of locally acquired dengue fever as of September 22. The affected regions are Apulia (13 cases), Tuscany (31 cases), Lombardy (2 cases), and Campania (1 case). In the last five years, Europe has registered local dengue cases, with Italy standing out in 2023 with its highest historical number. In 2024, 213 cases were reported, a significant increase compared to the 82 in 2023. Dengue is a viral disease transmitted by the Aedes albopictus mosquito, present in much of Europe.
