Marburg, mpox and Oropouche outbreaks
A Marburg virus disease outbreak has been reported in Tanzania. Multi-country outbreaks of mpox clade I and Oropouche are also ongoing. Keep up to date with these links if you are travelling to affected areas.
Marburg virus disease in Tanzania
The World Health Organization has reported a confirmed Marburg virus disease outbreak in Tanzania
NaTHNaC temporary closure for staff training
Advice Line and Administration Office closed during the afternoon on 22 January 2025
Royal College of Nursing (RCN) and NaTHNaC Joint Travel Health Conference 2025
Registration is now open for the 8th RCN and NaTHNaC joint Travel Health Conference on Saturday 22 March 2025
ABTA Destinations to Watch report published
ABTA has launched its Destinations to Watch report for 2025
Lunar New Year 2025: Travel advice
Celebrating the Lunar New Year abroad? Lunar New Year is a public holiday, with festivities taking place over several days in many countries worldwide; planning ahead helps you have a safe and enjoyable trip
Marburg virus disease in Rwanda
On 20 December 2024, the Rwanda Ministry of Health declared the outbreak of Marburg virus disease over
Mosquito and insect spread infections in the Caribbean
An increase in cases of mosquito and insect spread infections have been reported in the Caribbean region
Changes to country yellow fever certificate requirements
Important reminder to look out for updates to country yellow fever certificate requirements
Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Methanol poisoning and local herbal brews during travel
Stay safe while enjoying drinks overseas by following our travel health advice
Chapare haemorrhagic fever in Bolivia
On 20 January 2025, the World Health Organization reported a fatal case of laboratory-confirmed Chapare haemorrhagic fever. Public health measures have been implemented and no secondary cases have been reported.
Mpox in United Kingdom ex Uganda
On 20 January 2025, the UK Health Security Agency reported one new case of clade Ib mpox in a returned traveller who recently visited Uganda. This is the sixth confirmed clade Ib mpox case in England since October 2024 and has no known links to previous UK cases. Risk to the UK population remains low. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Marburg virus disease in Tanzania
On 20 January 2025, Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the Biharamulo and Muleba districts of Kagera. A single case has been laboratory confirmed with a further 25 suspected cases testing negative. The World Health Organization are supporting outbreak measures in the region. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg virus disease.
Bavaria
Saxony
Bonn
cVDPV2 in Germany
As of 15 January 2025, 11 cVDPV2 positive environmental samples were reported from Germany in Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Sachsen and Bayern. These samples were collected during November and December 2024.
Yellow fever in Nigeria
Between 1 January 2024 and 20 November 2024 a total of 2,641 suspected (29 confirmed) cases of yellow fever were reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Trypanosomiasis in USA ex Zambia and Zimbabwe
On 18 December 2024, the US Centers for Disease Prevention and Control issued a travel notice about several cases of East African trypanosomiasis in travellers returning from safari areas in Zambia and Zimbabwe. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on trypanosomiasis.
Mpox in DRC
As of 8 January 2025, a total of 13,671 confirmed cases of mpox and 1,328 deaths have been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo since the outbreak started. Mpox clade Ia and Ib have been reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Central African Republic
As of 12 January 2025, 95 confirmed cases and three deaths from mpox have been reported in Central African Republic. Clade Ia mpox has been isolated from confirmed cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Burundi
As of 12 January 2025, a total of 3,116 confirmed cases of mpox and one death have been reported in Burundi. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Rwanda
As of 12 January 2025, 74 confirmed cases of clade Ib mpox have been reported in Rwanda. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
