Marburg virus disease, Mpox and Oropouche outbreaks
Marburg virus disease has been reported in Ethiopia. Multi-country outbreaks of mpox clade I and Oropouche are ongoing. Keep up to date with these links if you are travelling to affected areas.
NaTHNaC Telephone Advice Line for health professionals
Temporary opening hours for our advice line service have been revised
Natural hazards and health risks
Advice for travellers visiting areas affected by natural hazards
Off on a winter break? Check our winter travel advice before you go
Remember to think ahead when planning a winter break
Avloclor (chloroquine tablets) discontinued and Malarivon (chloroquine syrup) out of stock
Updated information for health professionals on the supply of chloroquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis
Shigella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Travelling to West Africa to celebrate 'Detty December'?
Take care of your health and don't forget malaria risks if travelling to West Africa this December to take part in cultural celebrations
Ebola disease in DRC
On 1 December 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared the outbreak of Ebola disease over
Country Information updates: meningococcal disease
NaTHNaC has reviewed the country-specific meningococcal disease information and meningococcal (meningitis) ACWY vaccine recommendations for United Kingdom (UK) travellers on the TravelHealthPro website
Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
The World Health Organization has reported a Marburg virus disease outbreak in Ethiopia
Dengue in Mali
As of 30 November 2025, a total of 4,042 suspected dengue cases (931 confirmed) have been reported in Mali during 2025. Cases have been reported in all 11 regions of the country. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Cholera in DRC
As of 10 December 2025, a total of 67,124 suspected cholera cases (1,939 deaths) have been reported in 12 out of 26 provinces during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Cholera in Mozambique
As of 10 December 2025, 4,813 confirmed cholera cases (48 deaths) across 8 out of 10 provinces have been reported in 2025. The most recent outbreaks began in September 2025 in Cabo Delgado, Nampula and Tete provinces. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Chikungunya in Cuba
As of 29 November 2025, a total of 38,342 suspected cases of chikungunya (1,241 confirmed) have been reported during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
As of 12 December 2025, the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia have reported 14 confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease with nine deaths. As of 5 December the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the towns of Jinka and Hawassa due to the ongoing Marburg outbreak.
Chikungunya in Hong Kong
As of 9 December 2025, a total of ten locally acquired cases of chikungunya have been reported in Hong Kong in 2025. Investigations revealed that five locally acquired cases had visited the Tsing Yi Nature Trails. The trails have been closed to the public until further notice. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Otjozondjupa
Cholera in Namibia
As of 3 December 2025, a total of 24 cholera cases (13 confirmed) and one death have been reported for 2025 in Kunene and Otjozondjupa regions. Prior to 2025, the last reported cholera outbreak was in 2014. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Mpox in Greece
On 8 December 2025, the World Health Organization reported the first detection of mpox clade Ib in Greece. This case was confirmed in an adult with recent history of travel to the Middle East. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Dengue in Mauritania
As of 3 December 2025, a total of 7,280 dengue cases (4,050 confirmed) and one death, have been reported since this outbreak began in May 2025. Serotypes DENV-1 and DENV-2 have been identified. Cases have been reported in 13 out of 15 regions countrywide, with 35% of confirmed cases in South Nouakchott region. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
MERS-CoV in France
On 4 December 2025, French health authorities reported two confirmed, travel-associated Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases. Both travellers had visited the Arabian Peninsula. These are the first imported MERS-CoV cases detected in France since 2013. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on MERS-CoV.



