Updated guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK
UK Health Security Agency have published updated malaria guidelines for 2026
Shigella and Salmonella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Getting to grips with measles and travel
Registration is now open for our next 'Getting to Grips' webinar of 2026
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Ebola disease in DRC and Uganda
The World Health Organization has confirmed an outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with imported cases in Uganda and declared this a public health emergency of international concern
Worldwide dengue risk reminder
Dengue is a mosquito-spread virus found in tropical and subtropical world regions, including parts of mainland Europe
Heading abroad to watch the FIFA Football World Cup?
Plan ahead and be aware of potential health risks
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) continues
Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
WHO and UKHSA are monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with the risk to the UK public currently assessed as very low
Survey study for travellers and healthcare professionals on rabies risk
Please help us to learn more about knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies risk
Dengue in Samoa
As of 14 June 2026, a total of 19,764 confirmed and 16,550 clinically diagnosed dengue cases, with nine deaths have been reported in Samoa since this outbreak began in January 2025. DENV-1 and DENV-2 have been confirmed as circulating in Samoa. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Cholera in Nigeria
Between 1 May 2026 and 18 June 2026, a total of 13,234 cases of cholera (108 deaths) have been reported across 17 local government areas in Borno State. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Nipah virus in India
As of 12 June 2026, the Kerala Health Department confirmed one case of Nipah virus infection in India. Contact tracing and public health preventive measures are ongoing. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Nipah virus disease.
Dengue in Sri Lanka
As of 22 June 2026, Sri Lanka has reported 47,530 dengue cases, with 29 deaths, in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Spain
Since the beginning of 2026 and as of 17 June, one confirmed case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Salamanca, Spain. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.
Ebola disease in DRC
As of 20 June 2026, 1,003 confirned cases of Ebola disease with 254 deaths have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Ebola disease in Uganda
As of 21 June 2026, 20 confirmed cases of Ebola disease including two deaths have been reported in Uganda. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Yellow fever in Colombia
As of 14 June 2026, a total of 51 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 24 deaths have been reported since the start of the year. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Chikungunya in Suriname
As of 16 May 2026, a total of 7,484 chikungunya cases (3,389 confirmed) have been reported in Suriname for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Diphtheria in Haiti
Between 1 January and 26 May 2026, 1,616 suspected cases of diphtheria have been reported in Haiti, of which 159 cases and five deaths were confirmed. Confirmed cases have been reported in all ten departments of the country. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on diphtheria.




