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Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) is a mosquito-borne alphavirus causing fever, severe joint pain, rash, and muscle aches, mainly transmitted by Aedes mosquitoes. The outbreak began on islands in the Indian Ocean and had spread to 119 countries by 2025, including temperate regions such as France. Key control strategies include vector control, surveillance, health system preparedness, and international cooperation. Sino Biological supports research by providing recombinant CHIKV antigens and antibodies, which are useful for vaccines, antiviral drugs, and diagnostics.