Conference
NECTM10
The preliminary scientific programme for NECTM10 is now available
Northern European Conference on Travel Medicine
Travel during Ramadan
Traveling abroad during Ramadan is a rewarding experience, but can also present challenges; here are some tips for careful preparation to ensure a safe and healthy trip
Introducing the new Educational Events section on TravelHealthPro
New Events section is now live
ABTA Destinations to Watch report published
ABTA has launched its Destinations to Watch report for 2026
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of March 2026
Off on a winter break? Check our winter travel advice before you go
Remember to think ahead when planning a winter break
NaTHNaC Telephone Advice Line for health professionals
Additional advice line sessions are planned, starting in January 2026
Shigella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Country Information updates: Japanese encephalitis vaccine recommendations
NaTHNaC has reviewed and updated the Japanese encephalitis (JE) country-specific information and vaccine recommendations
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
The World Health Organization has reported a Marburg virus disease outbreak in Ethiopia
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
On 26 January 2026, the Ethiopian government and WHO officially declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak. This is following completion of enhanced surveillance and the mandatory follow-up period, with no new confirmed cases reported for consecutive 42 days. The outbreak began on 14 November 2025 and affected four district: Jinka, Malle, and Arba Minch in the South Ethiopia Region and Hawassa in the Sidama Region. A total of 14 confirmed cases, including nine deaths, were recorded.
Mpox in Madagascar
Between 17 December 2025 and 25 January 2026, Madagascar reported 495 mpox cases (182 confirmed) across 20 regions. Boeny region has been most affected. Clade Ib has been detected in the country. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Yellow fever in Colombia
Between 2024 and 21 January 2026, a total of 157 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 70 deaths, were reported in Colombia. The departments of Caldas, Caquetá, Cauca, Guaviare, Huila, Meta, Nariño, Putumayo, Tolima and Vaupes have all reported fatal cases. Tolima department remains the most affected with 137 cases (55 deaths). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Dengue in Nigeria
Health authorities in Nigeria state that a total of 735 (219 confirmed) dengue cases, with two deaths, were reported between January and November 2025. Most cases were reported in Edo (537 cases) and Sokoto (96 cases) states. Please see our Topics in Brief article for more details on dengue.
Blantyre
Neno
Cholera in Malawi
As of 17 January 2026, there have been 280 suspected cases including 31 confirmed cases across nine districts. The majority (eight cases) have been in Blantyre, followed by Neno and Balaka with one case each. See our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Marburg virus disease in South Sudan ex Ethiopia
As of 12 January 2026, a total of three suspected Marburg virus disease cases have been reported in South Sudan. Two of these suspected cases travelled to Marburg virus disease affected areas in Ethiopia in November 2025 and one suspected case is believed to be possible community spread. Please see our Topics in Brief article for more details on Marburg virus disease.
Nipah virus in India
On 13 January 2026, two cases of Nipah virus were confirmed. Both cases are receiving hospital treatment. These cases are the first in West Bengal in 19 years. This is the 9th Nipah virus outbreak in India since the first outbreak in 2001. Between 2018 and 2025 outbreaks have been reported almost annually in Kerala. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Nipah virus.
Mpox in Mexico ex Germany
On 9 January 2026, the World Health Organization reported a clade Ib mpox case in Mexico. The case is an adult male with a travel history to Germany. This is the first clade Ib mpox case reported in Mexico. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Cholera in Mozambique
In 2025, a total of 5,787 confirmed cholera cases and 68 deaths have been reported from eight out of ten provinces in Mozambique. In the past four weeks, a 70 percent increase in cholera cases has been reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Cholera in Somalia
Between 1 January and 24 December 2025, a total of 8,763 cases of cholera (nine deaths) have been reported in Somalia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.



