The first case of dengue has been detected on the French Pacific island of Futuna.
The public broadcaster says a teenager brought the virus from New Caledonia where an epidemic has been declared.
The infected patient is in hospital in Kaleveleve while health authorities have launched a campaign to prevent the spread of the disease.
A teenager is said have the first case of dengue on Futuna Photo: 123RF
The patient's home is being sprayed while staff at the clinic rely on insect repellent.
The authorities point out that the virus can only be transmitted by a mosquito.
The outbreak in Wallis and Futuna follows spikes in several Pacific countries and territories.
