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Ebola, Marburg and Oropouche outbreaks

Ebola cases have been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. A case of Marburg virus disease has been reported in Uganda and multi-country outbreak of Oropouche is ongoing. Keep up to date with the news and outbreak information if you are travelling to affected areas.

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20 July 2026

West Nile virus in Italy

As of 17 July 2026, a total of 21 cases of West Nile Virus have been reported in Italy. Please see our Topics in Brief article on West Nile virus.

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20 July 2026
Spain + Salamanca

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Spain

As of 15 July 2026, a second case of locally acquired Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) has been reported in Salamanca. The timing of these cases aligns with the expected seasonal pattern of CCHF in Spain. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.

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20 July 2026
USA

Legionnaires' disease in USA

As of 20 July 2026, 76 confirmed cases of Legionnaires' disease, including 4 deaths have been reported in a community cluster in Upper East Side neighbourhoods of Carnegie Hill and Yorkville, New York City.

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20 July 2026
USA

Cyclosporiasis in USA

As of 18 July 2026, over 1,644 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in a multistate outbreak since 1 May 2026. An additional 5,100 cases are under investigation. Cases have been linked to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce.

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Zika in United Kingdom ex Malaysia

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), have confirmed a case of Zika virus in a traveller who had returned from Malaysia in January 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus.

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Zika in United Kingdom ex Maldives

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), have confirmed a case of Zika virus in a traveller who had returned from the Maldives in February 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus.

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Zika in United Kingdom ex Singapore

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), have confirmed a case of Zika virus in a traveller who had returned from Singapore in February 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus.

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16 July 2026
New Zealand + Wellington

Influenza A(H5N1) in New Zealand

On 15 July 2026, the first detection of avian influenza A(H5N1) in New Zealand was reported in a seabird (brown skua). The government of New Zealand has advised risk to the public is low. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on avian influenza.

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Chikungunya in United Kingdom ex Sri Lanka

As of 14 July 2026, a total of 18 chikungunya cases linked to travel to Sri Lanka, were reported in the UK for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.

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16 July 2026

Dengue in India

As of 13 July 2026, a total of 22,938 dengue cases have been reported in India during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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