Rabies vaccine shortage: advice for health professionals
Important advice on rabies vaccine shortage for health professionals
A food and water hygiene reminder for travellers
New research highlights the importance of raising awareness among UK travellers about stomach bugs and other travel-related gut infections
RCN and NaTHNaC 9th Joint Travel Health Conference 2026
Featuring the latest updates and future trends in travel health
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UKHSA publishes travel-associated infections report
Case numbers of selected travel-associated infections reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland during 2025
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Spring travel advice
Planning a spring break? Check out our travel tips for a healthy trip
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of April 2026
Avloclor (chloroquine tablets) discontinued and Malarivon (chloroquine syrup) out of stock
Updated information for health professionals on the supply of chloroquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis
Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Oropouche virus disease in Colombia
As of 19 March 2026, a total of 21 cases of Oropouche virus disease (OROV) were reported in Colombia during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Oropouche virus disease.
Undiagnosed illness in Burundi
As of 11 April 2026, a total of 35 cases of an undiagnosed illness, including five deaths, have been reported in Mpanda district, in the north of Burundi. Symptoms include fever, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhoea, blood in urine and fatigue. Some severe cases have also presented with anaemia and jaundice. Currently, laboratory testing is negative for Ebola and Marburg virus diseases, Rift Valley fever, yellow fever and Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever. Investigations are ongoing.
Influenza A(H9N2) in Italy ex Senegal
On 10 April 2026, the World Health Organization reported the first imported human case of avian influenza A(H9N2) in Italy. The case was in an adult returning from Senegal. This is also the first imported human case of avian influenza A(H9N2) reported in the European Region. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on avian influenza.
Lassa fever in Nigeria
In 2026, up to 29 March, 3,831 suspected, 663 confirmed and five probable cases, and 167 deaths have been reported across 22 states. Of all confirmed cases 85% were reported from five states (Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Edo and Benue). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.
Hantavirus in Argentina
Between 1 January and 28 March 2026, 32 confirmed cases of hantavirus infection and eight deaths have been reported. Cases have been reported in the following provinces: Buenos Aires, Salta, Chubut, Río Negro, Entre Ríos and Jujuy. Please see UKHSA guidance for more details on hantavirus.
Measles in Bangladesh
Between 15 March and 7 April 2026, a total of 1,398 confirmed measles cases with 21 (128 suspected) deaths have been reported in Bangladesh. The highest number of suspected cases have been reported from the Dhaka, Rajshahi and Chattogram Divisions. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Hepatitis A in Sweden
As of 27 March 2026, a total of 11 cases of hepatitis A (genotype IA) associated with eating frozen imported strawberries and raspberries have been reported in Sweden since autumn 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on hepatitis A.
Dengue in New Caledonia
As of 2 April 2026, a total of 580 dengue cases have been reported in New Caledonia since January 2026. DENV?1 is the predominant circulating serotype. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Influenza A(H7N7) in Taiwan
On 3 April 2026, it was reported that the first locally acquired human case of avian influenza A(H7) in Taiwan has been identified as avian influenza A(H7N7). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on avian influenza.
Mpox in Ecuador
On 3 April 2026, the first detection of clade Ib mpox in Ecuador was confirmed. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
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