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Ebola, Marburg and Oropouche outbreaks

Ebola cases have been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. A case of Marburg virus disease has been reported in Uganda and multi-country outbreak of Oropouche is ongoing. Keep up to date with the news and outbreak information if you are travelling to affected areas.

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30 July 2026
France + Occitanie

Chikungunya in France

As of 27 July 2026, a locally acquired case of chikungunya has been reported in the Tam region, Occitanie.  This is the first locally acquired chikungunya case in mainland France in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.

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Cyclosporiasis in United Kingdom ex Mexico and USA

Between 30 April and 15 July 2026, 67 cases of cyclosporiasis were reported in the UK (30 in England, 27 in Scotland and 10 in Wales). Of the 51 cases with travel information available, 48 reported travel to Mexico, with one reporting both travel to Mexico and the USA.

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30 July 2026
Germany + Rhineland-Palatinate

West Nile virus in Germany

On 29 July 2026, the first locally acquired human case of West Nile virus (WNV) was reported in Germany in 2026. This is the first ever locally acquired case of WNV in Rhineland-Palatinate. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile Virus.

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30 July 2026

Cholera in South Sudan

As of 26 July 2026, 109,049 cholera cases and 1,716 deaths have been reported across 55 counties in nine states across South Sudan, since the outbreak began in September 2024. This outbreak is the largest in South Sudan since 2011. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.

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30 July 2026
France + Occitanie
Provence Alpes-Côte d’Azur

West Nile virus in France

As of 27 July 2026, two locally acquired cases of West Nile virus were recorded in Pyrénées-Orientales (Occitanie) and Bouches-du-Rhône (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile Virus.

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30 July 2026

Dengue in Sri Lanka

As of 29 July 2026, 84,091 dengue cases and 61 deaths have been reported in Sri Lanka in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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30 July 2026
Democratic Republic of the Congo + Ituri
North Kivu
South Kivu
Tshopo
Haut-Uele

Ebola disease in DRC

As of 28 July 2026, 3,442 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,521 deaths have been reported in five provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, South Kivu, Tshopo and Haut-Uele. Please see our Topics in Brief article on Ebola for further details.

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30 July 2026

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Spain

On 29 July 2026, a confirmed case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) was confirmed in the Ciudad Real Province. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.

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29 July 2026

Dengue in Cambodia

As of 12 July 2026, a total of 28,074 cases (38 deaths) of dengue fever have been reported in Cambodia during 2026. This represents a 58.1% increase compared to the same period in 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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29 July 2026

Yellow fever in Colombia

As of 28 July 2026, a total of 56 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 28 deaths, have been reported since the start of the year. This brings the total confirmed cases since 2024 to 204 (91 deaths). The Department of Tolima has reported the majority of cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.

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