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Hajj 1447H: 2026

Information for pilgrims performing Hajj in 2026

Updated: 27 May 2026

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Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

WHO and UKHSA are monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with the risk to the UK public currently assessed as very low

Updated: 22 May 2026

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Country Focus: Turkey

Visiting Turkey

Updated: 22 May 2026

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Survey study for travellers and healthcare professionals on rabies risk

Please help us to learn more about knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies risk

Updated: 21 May 2026

Ebola disease in DRC and Uganda

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

Updated: 19 May 2026

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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

Hajj 1447H: 2026

Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak

Country Focus: Turkey

Survey study for travellers and healthcare professionals on rabies risk

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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