Our purpose

Welcome to the chikungunya updates portal.

This website was created to gather, organize, and translate into practical information what is being produced and discussed about the chikungunya virus and its health impacts. The focus is on musculoskeletal manifestations and rheumatic sequelae in the short, medium, and long term. Readers will find an ongoing curation of scientific articles, theses, dissertations, technical reports, recommendations, epidemiological data, and outbreak information, always with attention to methodological quality, clinical relevance, and applicability of the findings.

The purpose of the site is to offer a reliable source for different audiences. Health professionals can use it to support clinical decision-making and improve patient management. Researchers will find critical syntheses and the identification of gaps that inform new studies. Public health professionals and stakeholders will have access to useful information for surveillance, planning, and understanding epidemiological scenarios. Interested readers can gain a deeper, evidence-based understanding of chikungunya.

The content includes analyses and critical commentary on the literature, structured summaries of relevant studies, thematic syntheses, and updates related to epidemiological surveillance. Whenever possible, findings are presented clearly, with transparency regarding limitations, uncertainties, and the strength of the evidence.

The site also serves a scientific positioning role by reinforcing the importance of chikungunya as a condition with significant impact, especially regarding persistent pain, functional disability, quality of life, and chronic rheumatic complications. By bringing together science, clinical practice, and public health, the aim is to contribute to more effective responses and to the responsible dissemination of knowledge.