Health Department reports 2 new travel-related cyclosporiasis cases in Hawaii - Honolulu Star-Advertiser

What the report says

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported that the Hawaii Department of Health has confirmed two more cyclosporiasis infections among Hawaii residents. According to the report, both illnesses were tied to travel outside Hawaii, and the additions raise the state’s confirmed total for the year to three cases. The report was published under a July 24, 2026, breaking-news headline.

The development matters because travel-associated infections can alert health officials and the public to exposures that may have occurred elsewhere while still requiring follow-up in Hawaii. The information provided does not identify where the residents traveled, their conditions, or whether the cases are connected to each other. It also does not describe any local exposure or broader outbreak within the state.

By way of general background, cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite. It is commonly associated with contaminated food or water and can produce symptoms such as watery diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, appetite loss and fatigue. Public health agencies typically advise travelers and consumers to use safe food and water practices, especially in areas where sanitation risks may be higher.

The Star-Advertiser’s brief report indicates that Hawaii health officials are tracking confirmed cases as part of routine disease surveillance. With only limited details available from the public text, the key confirmed facts are the two newly reported travel-related cases, the involvement of the state Department of Health, and the updated statewide count of three confirmed cyclosporiasis cases so far this year.