Xuan Gu Bao·2025-07-23 15:17Group 1 - The outbreak of Chikungunya fever in Shunde District, Foshan, has reported a total of 2,934 confirmed cases as of July 22, 2025, with a significant increase of 463 cases in one day [1] - The World Health Organization (WHO) has indicated that 119 countries and regions have reported Chikungunya virus transmission, affecting approximately 5.5 million people at risk, potentially leading to widespread outbreaks [1][2] - The spread of Chikungunya fever is primarily through mosquito bites, with no direct human-to-human transmission, making it crucial to implement effective mosquito control measures to prevent further outbreaks [2] Group 2 - Companies in the relevant sectors are expected to gain market attention due to the ongoing outbreak [2] - Novogene's official WeChat account highlighted the challenges in detecting mosquito-borne viruses early due to low viral loads and complex samples, which affects testing efficiency [2] - Kangzhi Pharmaceutical has a subsidiary, Zhongshan Aihu, that offers a full range of baby and child care products, including disinfectants and mosquito repellent products [3]