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
Additional advice line sessions are planned, starting in January 2026
Travel safely this festive season – check our tips to enjoy your trip
Be alert and stay accident aware abroad
Shigella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Off on a winter break? Check our winter travel advice before you go
Remember to think ahead when planning a winter break
Natural hazards and health risks
Advice for travellers visiting areas affected by natural hazards
Country Information updates: Japanese encephalitis vaccine recommendations
NaTHNaC has reviewed and updated the Japanese encephalitis (JE) country-specific information and vaccine recommendations
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
The World Health Organization has reported a Marburg virus disease outbreak in Ethiopia
Ebola disease in DRC
On 1 December 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared the outbreak of Ebola disease over
Avloclor (chloroquine tablets) discontinued and Malarivon (chloroquine syrup) out of stock
Updated information for health professionals on the supply of chloroquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis
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
Cholera in Somalia
Between 1 January and 24 December 2025, a total of 8,763 cases of cholera (nine deaths) have been reported in Somalia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
WPV1 in Pakistan
Wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) continues to be reported in Pakistan with 30 human cases recorded during 2025. As of 7 January 2026, 36 WPV1-positive environmental samples were reported from specimens collected in November and December 2025 across the country. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Cholera in Nigeria
Between 1 January and 24 December 2025, a total of 22,196 cases of cholera (505 deaths) have been reported in Nigeria. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Cholera in Yemen
Between 1 January and 1 December 2025, a total of 92,352 cases of cholera (243 deaths) have been reported in Yemen. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Cholera in Angola
Between 1 January and 24 December 2025, a total of 36,077 cases of cholera have been reported in Angola. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Cholera in Myanmar
Between 1 January and 8 December 2025, a total of 2,378 cases of cholera have been reported in Myanmar. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
MERS-CoV in Saudi Arabia
As of 5 January 2026, a total of 17 cases of Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) infection have been reported in Saudi Arabia since the start of 2025. The most recent cases, reported between September and December 2025, were from the regions of Makkah, Riyad and Najran. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on MERS-CoV.
CVDPV2 in Tanzania
As of 7 January 2026, two circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) positive environmental samples were reported from specimens collected on 16 December 2025 in Mwanza. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Cholera in Burundi
Between 1 January and 24 December 2025, a total of 2,984 cases of cholera (13 deaths) have been reported in Burundi. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Yellow fever in Colombia
Between 2024 and 4 January 2026, a total of 142 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 63 deaths, were reported in Colombia. The departments of Caldas, Caquetá, Cauca, Guaviare, Huila, Meta, Nariño, Putumayo, Tolima and Vaupes have all reported fatal cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.



