IXCHIQ chikungunya vaccine: updates to restrictions of use
Following a safety review, the MHRA has published details of new precautions and contraindications for IXCHIQ
Travelling for Carnival
Follow our advice for a safe and healthy trip
Shigella and Salmonella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Lunar New Year 2026: Travel advice
Celebrating Lunar New Year abroad? Plan ahead to enjoy a safe trip during this popular worldwide public holiday
Off to Italy for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games?
Check our travel advice for Italy before you go
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
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
On 26 January 2026, the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak
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
NaTHNaC Telephone Advice Line for health professionals
Additional advice line sessions are planned, starting in January 2026
Dengue in Samoa
As of 8 February 2026, a total of 4,881 confirmed and 16,550 clinically diagnosed dengue cases, with eight 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 Malawi
Between 1 January and 16 February 2026, a total of 828 suspected cholera cases, with 87 confirmed cases and two deaths, have been reported. Currently Blantyre is reporting the highest number of cases, followed by Lilongwe, Kasungu, Neno and Chikwawa. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Cholera in South Sudan
As of 16 February 2026, a total of 98,372 cholera cases, including 1,624 deaths, have been reported in South Sudan since this outbreak began in September 2024. Cases have been reported in 55 counties, across nine states and all three administrative areas. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Cholera in Mozambique
As of 10 February 2026, a total of 870 new confirmed cholera cases and 22 deaths have been reported across four provinces in Mozambique since 4 February 2026. This is a 95% average increase in the number of new cases in the last four weeks. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Chikungunya in French Guiana
As of 5 February 2026, four locally acquired (autochthonous) cases of chikungunya have been reported from French Guiana. Investigations have not revealed any link between these cases, indicating that the virus is already circulating widely within the local mosquito population. These are the first locally acquired cases on French Guiana since 2017. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Mpox in Réunion ex Madagascar
As of 10 February 2026, two confirmed mpox cases, linked to travel to Madagascar, have been reported in Réunion for 2026. No epidemiological link has been established between these two cases. Contract tracing and a reactive vaccine campaign are ongoing. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Dengue in Timor-Leste
Between 1 and 31 January 2026, 1,281 cases of dengue were reported from Timor-Leste. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Chikungunya in Guyana
As of 10 February 2026, six locally acquired (autochthonous) cases of chikungunya have been reported from Guyana. Until this report, no locally acquired cases had been reported from Guyana in the last nine years. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Mpox in Mayotte
As of 5 February 2026, six confirmed mpox cases have been reported in Mayotte for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Chikungunya in Bolivia
As of 10 February 2026, 984 cases of chikungunya have been reported from Bolivia in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
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