Few countries collect epidemiological data specifically related to Ciguatera Poisoning. This is the reason why it is difficult to have a precise idea of ​​the extent of the phenomenon and its evolution on a global scale.

However, following the recent expansion of the toxigenic algae and autochthonous cases of Ciguatera in regions hitherto spared, several local, regional and international initiatives aimed at improving the diagnosis of the disease and the count of cases, and better characterizing the ciguatoxic risk, are emerging.

French Polynesia, particularly concerned by this affection, is a pioneer in terms of epidemiological surveillance of the poisoning. This Pacific island territory, as vast as Europe, has a specifically dedicated health monitoring network, making it possible to follow the evolution of Ciguatera continuously and in real time.
Ciguatera Surveillance Network of FRENCH POLYNESIA

 

In French Polynesia, the Ciguatera Epidemiological Surveillance Network is co-directed by the Laboratory of Marine Biotoxins of the Louis Malardé Institute and the Health Monitoring Office of French Polynesia since 2007.

The network is based on the participation of Health Professionals, Fishermen and the General Population to the DECLARATION OF CIGUATERA POISONINGS.

Ciguatera is not on the list of notifiable diseases in French Polynesia. Reporting is therefore entirely on a voluntary basis.

 

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MEANS AVAILABLE TO DECLARE A CIGUATERA POISONING

 

  • - ONLINE REPORTING FORM available on the CIGUAWATCH plateform
  • - by eMAIL:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • - by PHONE:  (00689) 40 416 411 / 40 500 073

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All data is stored and processed anonymously at the Laboratory of Marine Biotoxins of the Louis Malardé Institute for health monitoring purposes. Contact us for more information.

  

 

Ciguatera cases reporting forms- FRENCH POLYNESIA

 
 
DOWNLOAD THE GENERIC FORM (without associated Map)
 
           
         
         
 
DOWNLOAD ISLAND SPECIFIC FORM (with associated Map)
-select an island to download the corresponding form-
 
SOCIETY                                                                    
Bora Bora Huahine Maupiti Moorea Raiatea Tahaa Tahiti Tetiaroa

AUSTRALES            
Raivavae Rapa Rimatara Rurutu Tubuai      
 
GAMBIER      
Mangareva              
    
MARQUESAS            
Fatu Hiva Hiva Oa Nuku Hiva  Tahuata Ua Huka Ua Pou    
TUAMOTU            
Ahe Amanu Anaa  Apataki Aratika Arutua Faaite Fakahina
Fakarava  Fangatau Hao Heretue Hikueru  Hiti Katiu Kauehi
Kaukura Makatea Makemo Manihi Marokau Mataiva  Napuka Niau
Nihiru Nukutavake Puka puka Pukarua Rangiroa Raraka Raroia Reao
Taenga Takapoto Takaroa Takume Tatakoto Tematangi Tepoto Tikehau
Tuanake Tureia Vahitahi Vairaatea        
     
   

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Annual Reports - FRENCH POLYNESIA

                    
     2021 (french)
   2020 (french)
    2019 (french)
             
    Contact us to access previous reports.  

 

Surveillance and Statistics of Ciguatera in the USA

 

Statistics of Ciguatera cases reported in the USA are available on the CDC National Outbreaks Reporting System (NORS) platform.

*To access ciguatera statistics, select"Ciguatoxin" in the tag "Etiology"  of the Dashboard.

 

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OTHER SOURCES OF INFORMATION ON CIGUATERA SURVEILLANCE IN THE USA

  
 

- Guide for Ciguatera Poisoning Surveillance and Investigation (Florida Health)

  
 

-Ciguatera case report form (Florida Health)

  
  - Statistics of ciguatera cases reported in Hawaii since 1990.  
     
     

 

HARMFUL ALGAE EVENT DATABASE (IOS-UNESCO)

HAEDAT is an INTERNATIONAL (UNESCO) metadatabase of geolocation and information on events related to harmful algae, including Ciguatera.

 

EUROPE

Read the European Food Safety Authority reports on Ciguatera poisoning status and management in Europe.
  
                            
         
                              

            
         
         
   Incidence and epidemiological characterisation of ciguatera cases in EUROPE (march 2021)    Risk characterisation of ciguatera poisoning in EUROPE (march 2021).  

 

ASIA-PACIFIC REGION

Few countries in the Asia-Pacific region, although highly affected by ciguatera, have an epidemiological surveillance system. This trend is being reversed thanks to the implementation of national and regional initiatives.

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NEW CALEDONIA

In New Caledonia, food poisonings by consumption of marine products is notifiable.

Download the Marine Products Poisoning Reporting Form

Access to D.A.S.S. website
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AUSTRALIA

In 2019, the Australian government started a National Ciguatera Risk Management Program, involving epidemiological surveillance and awareness activities.

Learn more about Australia's Ciguatera Research and Surveillance Strategic Plan:
 
     
   
     

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 FIJI

In Fiji, Ciguatera cases are reported to the National Notifiable Disease Surveillance System (NNDSS)

The data is published in the Health status Report of the Ministry of Health and Medical Services of Fiji.

Access the Fiji MoHMS website

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 HONG KONG

 In Hong Kong, ciguatera poisoing is notifiable : the data is accessible on the Government website
 
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THE PACIFIC-CIGUAWATCH INITIATIVE
 

In 2022, the Louis Malardé Institute launched the first regional training platform for monitoring, collecting and sharing environmental and epidemiological data on Ciguatera dedicated to Countries and Island States of the South Pacific.

Access the Ciguawatch Initiative platform

 

               

 

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