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Updated guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK

UK Health Security Agency have published updated malaria guidelines for 2026

Updated: 17 June 2026

Take usual precautions

Shigella and Salmonella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde

A food and water hygiene reminder

Updated: 11 June 2026

Take usual precautions

Worldwide dengue risk reminder

Dengue is a mosquito-spread virus found in tropical and subtropical world regions, including parts of mainland Europe

Updated: 11 June 2026

Take usual precautions

Ebola disease in DRC and Uganda

The World Health Organization has confirmed an outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with imported cases in Uganda and declared this a public health emergency of international concern

Updated: 03 June 2026

Take extra precautions

Heading abroad to watch the FIFA Football World Cup?

Plan ahead and be aware of potential health risks

Updated: 13 May 2026

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Are you a traveller? We'd love to hear from you

Launch Survey

1. Where are you travelling to?

A. Europe or Australia/New Zealand

B. Africa or the Middle East

C. Asia or the Pacific Islands

D. The Americas (including the Caribbean, South America, USA and Canada)

2. How long are you going for?

A. Less than 2 weeks

B. 2 to 6 weeks

C. 6 weeks to 6 months

D. More than 6 months

3. What is your main health concern for this trip?

A. Managing a health condition I already have (for example: asthma, heart disease, diabetes, depression)

B. Getting a travel-related infection (such as malaria, dengue, Zika, hepatitis A, travellers' diarrhoea)

C. Getting a common infection (such as flu, COVID-19, measles or pneumonia)

D. Having an accident or being affected by heat, sun, or high altitude

4. Where do you usually get travel health advice before you go?

A. From my GP or practice nurse

B. From a pharmacist or travel health clinic

C. From friends, family or social media

D. I don’t usually get travel health advice

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News Topics A - Z

Featured News

Updated guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK

Shigella and Salmonella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde

Worldwide dengue risk reminder

Ebola disease in DRC and Uganda

Heading abroad to watch the FIFA Football World Cup?

Are you a traveller? We'd love to hear from you

FEEDBACK SURVEY

1. Where are you travelling to?

2. How long are you going for?

3. What is your main health concern for this trip?

4. Where do you usually get travel health advice before you go?

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