
NaTHNaC Telephone Advice Line for health professionals
Due to staff shortages the advice line will be closed on some sessions

Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until January 2026

Mpox outbreak in Africa: clade I mpox virus infection
As of 4 September 2025, the mpox outbreak no longer continues to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)

Changes to country yellow fever certificate requirements
Important reminder to look out for updates to country yellow fever certificate requirements

Ebola virus disease in DRC
Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo have confirmed an outbreak of Ebola virus disease

Chikungunya vaccination information
Chikungunya vaccinations authorised in the UK including updates on recent possible serious adverse events in older people and JCVI advice
Professional Diploma in Travel Health (online), LSTM
The next Professional Diploma in Travel Health run by the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, begins on 22 September 2025
Cyclospora travel reminder
Remember – follow good food and water hygiene advice abroad to protect yourself from a parasite called Cyclospora
Invasive meningococcal disease reported in Umrah pilgrims in 2025
If you are planning to visit Saudi Arabia for Umrah in 2025, make sure you are vaccinated
UKHSA publishes travel-associated infections report
Case numbers of selected travel-associated infections reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland: January to June 2025
Ebola virus disease in DRC
As of 5 October 2025, a total of 64 cases of Ebola virus disease (53 confirmed and 11 probable cases), including 43 deaths (32 confirmed and 11 probable) have been reported from Bulape Health Zone, Kasai Province. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Cholera in Chad
As of 5 October 2025, a total of 2,667 cholera cases (with 81 confirmed) and 149 deaths have been reported from three out of 23 provinces in Chad since the start of the outbreak (13 July 2025). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Dengue in Samoa
As of 29 September 2025, a total of 14,435 clinically diagnosed dengue cases (including 4,259 laboratory confirmed cases) and seven deaths have been reported in Samoa since the start of 2025. DENV-1 and DENV-2 serotypes have been identified. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Cholera in Zambia
As of 4 October 2025, the Zambia Ministry of Health have reported, 277 cholera cases and two deaths since the outbreak began on 5 August 2025. Cases have been reported from Mpulungu (218 cases), Nsama (33 cases), Mbala (16 cases), Senga Hill (5 cases) and Mpika (5 cases) districts. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Mpox in Kenya
As of 28 September 2025, a total of 593 cases of mpox clade Ib have been reported in Kenya since the start of the year. Cases have increased sharply since August 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Rift Valley fever in Senegal
As of 4 October 2025, Senegal's Ministry of Health have reported a total of 78 confirmed cases of Rift Valley fever, including 11 deaths. Out of the total, 75 cases have been reported from Saint-Louis Region. Cases have also been reported in Louga and Matam regions (two and one cases respectively). Please see UKHSA guidance on Rift Valley fever for further details.
Mpox in Zambia
As of 21 September 2025, a total of 247 mpox clade Ib cases and three deaths have been reported in Zambia in 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Argentine haemorrhagic fever in Argentina
As of 13 September 2025, a total of 373 suspected cases of Argentine haemorrhagic fever (AHF) and 49 confirmed cases, including three deaths, have been reported in Argentina in 2025. Confirmed cases have been reported in Buenos Aires, Cordoba and Santa Fe. Please see UKHSA guidance on AHF for further details.
Chikungunya in Italy
As of 30 September 2025, a total of 323 locally acquired cases of chikungunya have been reported during 2025. Local transmission has been reported in two regions (Emilia-Romagna and Veneto). The largest outbreak (207 confirmed cases) is located in the province of Modena (Emilia-Romagna). A smaller outbreak (50 confirmed cases) is located in the province of Verona (Veneto). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
West Nile virus in Italy
As of 1 October 2025, a total of 718 confirmed cases of West Nile virus, including 49 deaths have been reported across Italy in 2025. The most affected regions are Lazio (252 cases), Campania (124 cases) and Veneto (91 cases). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.