Mosquito Species Capable of Transmitting Zika and Dengue Found Breeding in East London

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has confirmed the first recorded instance of *Aedes aegypti* mosquitoes, a species known to transmit viruses like Zika, dengue, and chikungunya, breeding in East London. While the immediate risk to the public is considered very low, this discovery highlights how warmer weather conditions may alter Britain's defenses against mosquito-borne diseases.