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09 September 2026

Mpox in France

As of 28 August 2026, 173 confirmed clade Ib mpox cases have been reported in France. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

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As of 5 March 2025, a second clade Ib mpox case was reported in mainland France. This second case, imported from an African country where clade Ib mpox virus is circulating, was confirmed in late February 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

Source: State
Brittany

On 7 January 2025, France's Ministry of Labor, Health, Solidarity and Families reported it's first case of clade Ib mpox in the Brittany region. The case did not have a travel history to Central Africa, but had been in contact with two individuals who had returned from a country in Central Africa. Investigations into the source of the infection are ongoing. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

Source: State
09 September 2026

Mpox in Angola

As of 28 August 2026, 274 confirmed clade Ib mpox cases have been reported in Angola. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

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As of 9 March 2025, eight confirmed mpox cases have been reported in Angola. Mpox clade Ib has been reported. Please our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

Source: WHO

As of 23 February 2025, seven confirmed mpox clade Ib cases were reported in Angola. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

Source: WHO
03 September 2026

Lassa fever in Nigeria

As of 23 August 2026, a total of 1,056 confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 7,580 suspected cases, six probable cases and 253 deaths, have been reported across 24 states in Nigeria for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

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As of 12 July 2026, a total of 963 confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 6,554 suspected, six probable cases and 229 deaths, have been reported across 23 states in Nigeria for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

As of 10 May 2026, a total of 793 confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 5,034 suspected, five probable cases and 204 deaths, have been reported across 23 states in Nigeria for 2026. This includes 45 cases in health workers. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

In 2026, up to 29 March, 3,831 suspected, 663 confirmed and five probable cases, and 167 deaths have been reported across 22 states. Of all confirmed cases 85% were reported from five states (Bauchi, Ondo, Taraba, Edo and Benue). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

As of 22 February 2026, a total of 1,989 suspected Lassa fever cases (404 confirmed, 43 deaths) have been reported since the start of 2026. Confirmed cases have been reported in 18 states, with 84% of confirmed cases reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Taraba. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

As of 14 December 2025, a total of 9,164 suspected Lassa fever cases (1,097 confirmed with 201 deaths) have been reported since the start of 2025. Confirmed cases have been reported in 21 states, with 89% of confirmed cases reported from Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Taraba. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

Between 1 January and 16 November 2025, a total of 8,679 suspected Lassa fever cases (995 confirmed and 184 deaths) have been reported. Cases have been reported from 21 states with 88% of confirmed cases from the states of Ondo, Bauchi, Edo and Taraba. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

Between 1 January and 14 September 2025, a total of 7,673 suspected Lassa fever cases (895 confirmed and 166 deaths) have been reported. Cases have been reported from 21 states, and 90 percent of confirmed cases are from the states of Ondo, Bauchi, Edo, Taraba and Ebonyi. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

Between 1 January and 13 July 2025, a total of 6,520 suspected Lassa fever cases (811 confirmed and 152 deaths) have been reported. Cases have been reported from 21 states this year, 89 percent of confirmed cases are from Ondo, Taraba, Bauchi, Edo, and Ebonyi states. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

As of 29 June 2025, a total of 6,109 suspected cases of Lassa fever, (790 confirmed) including 148 deaths have been reported in Nigeria during 2025. 20 states have reported at least one case, the majority from Bauchi, Taraba and Ondo states. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

As of 18 May 2025, a total of 5,118 suspected cases of Lassa fever, (733 confirmed) including 141 deaths have been reported in Nigeria during 2025. 18 states have reported at least one case, the majority from Bauchi, Taraba and Ondo states. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

As of 30 March 2025, a total of 3,779 suspected cases of Lassa fever, (659 confirmed) including 122 deaths have been reported in Nigeria during 2025. 18 states have reported at least one case, the majority from Bauchi, Edo and Ondo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

As of 23 February 2025, 2,492 suspected cases of Lassa fever, (506 confirmed) and 6 deaths have been reported in Nigeria in 2025. 12 states have reported at least one case, the majority from Bauchi, Edo and Ondo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

Between 12-19 January 2025, 359 suspected and 71 confirmed cases and 17 deaths from Lassa fever have been reported. In 2025, 10 states have reported at least one case, the majority from Bauchi, Edo and Ondo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: State

As of 16 December 2024, a total of 10,450 cases, including 184 deaths, of Lassa fever have been reported in 28 of 36 states and the federal capital district during 2024. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

Source: Africa CDC

As of 6 September 2024, a total of 9,256 cases of Lassa fever (1,005 confirmed and 8,251 suspected) have been reported from 28 of 36 states and the federal capital territory this year.

Source: Africa CDC

As of 22 April 2024, 5,669 suspected, 832 confirmed and 17 probable cases, including 152 deaths, have been reported. In total for 2024, 27 states have recorded at least 1 confirmed case across 126 Local Government Areas.

Source: State

Since the beginning of 2024, 1,995 cases and 68 deaths have been reported in Nigeria.

Source: State

As of 18 January 2024, in the first week of 2024, 53 confirmed cases have been reported from 9 states, including 6 deaths. This compares to 29 confirmed cases (including 8 deaths) reported from 6 states in the first week of 2023. Cumulatively, 9,155 suspected cases, 1,270 confirmed cases and 227 deaths were reported for 2023 (across 28 states and 124 LGAs).

Source: State

As of 16 June 2023, 5,822 suspected and 957 confirmed cases of Lassa Fever, including 164 deaths among confirmed cases, have been reported. Cases have been confirmed in 28 States across 106 Local Government Areas.

Source: State

As of 7 May 2023, in total for 2023, 28 States have recorded at least one confirmed case of Lassa fever across 106 Local Government Areas.

Source: State

As of 16 April 2023, a total of 4,702 suspected, 5 probable and 877 confirmed cases of Lassa fever have been reported since the start of the year. Among the confirmed cases, there have been 152 deaths. Cases have been reported from 101 local government areas, in 26 out of 36 states, including the Federal Capital Territory.

Source: WHO

As of 30 January 2023, the Nigerian authorities have stated that there is an unprecedented upward trend in confirmed Lassa fever cases, compared to previous years. A total of 244 confirmed cases, with 37 deaths, have been reported in 2023, with an increased risk of healthcare worker infections and deaths.

Source: State
BauchiEdoOndo

As of 2 October 2022, cumulatively from week 1 to week 39 in 2022, 933 confirmed cases including 173 deaths have been reported. The majority of cases are from Ondo State, the others from Edo and Bauchi States.

Source: State

Between 1 January and 13 March 2022, a total of 630 laboratory confirmed Lassa fever cases including 112 deaths have been reported across 23 states.

Source: State

From 3 to 30 January 2022, 211 laboratory confirmed Lassa fever cases including 40 deaths have been reported in 14 states.

Source: WHO

Between 1 and 16 January 2022, a total of 96 confirmed cases of Lassa fever, with 11 deaths have been reported across 11 states. Of all confirmed cases most were reported from Edo, Ondo and Bauchi states.

Source: WHO

During 2021, a total of 510 cases of Lassa fever with 102 deaths have been confirmed across 17 states. Of all confirmed cases, most were reported in Edo , Ondo and Bauchi states.

Source: WHO

Between 1 January and 12 September 2021, a total of 3,006 suspected cases of Lassa fever were reported with 369 confirmed and 76 deaths. Of all confirmed cases, 84% are from Edo (45%), Ondo (34%) and Taraba (5%) States.

Source: WHO

A total of six new confirmed cases were reported from four states (Ondo, Edo, Bauchi and Ebonyi) in the week ending 27 December 2020. From 1 January to 27 December 2020, a total of 1,195 cases (1,181 confirmed and 14 probable) with 244 deaths were reported across 27 states in Nigeria.

Source: WHO

As of 11 October 2020, a total of five new confirmed cases of Lassa fever with one death were reported from three states - Ondo (three cases with one death), Edo (one case), and Ebonyi (one case) in week ending 11 October 2020. So far this year, a total of 1,117 cases (1,103 confirmed and 14 probable) with 242 deaths have been reported from 129 Local Government Areas across 27 states in Nigeria.

Source: WHO

As of 14 March 2020, a total of 3,735 suspected Lassa fever cases, 906 confirmed cases and 161 deaths have now been reported in 2020. A total of 27 States have now recorded at least one confirmed Lassa fever case in 2020.

Source: Nigerian Centre for Disease Control

The outbreak of Lassa fever is rapidly expanding, with the number of new reported cases increasing weekly and new states being affected. Between 1 January and 2 February 2020, a total of 1,226 suspected cases were reported. Among these, a total of 365 confirmed cases were recorded from 23 states. The majority of confirmed cases are from Edo (35%), Ondo (35%) and Ebonyi (6%) states. Among the 365 confirmed cases, 47 deaths have occurred.

Source: WHO

Between 1 and 19 January 2020, a cumulative total of 398 suspected cases of lassa fever was reported nationally. Among these, a total of 163 confirmedcases was identified from 32 Local Government Areas. 793 confirmed cases were reported in 2019.

Source: WHO

As of 1 December 2019, a total of 793 confirmed (and 19 probable) Lassa fever cases have been reported from 23 states since 1 January 2019.

Source: State

As of 12 May 2019, a total of 569 confirmed cases and 128 deaths, have been reported from 21 states.

Source: State

Between 1 January and 3 March 2019, a total of 420 confirmed cases, including 93 deaths, have been reported from 21 states.

Source: State

From 1 January to 10 February 2019, 327 cases of Lassa fever (324 confirmed and 3 probable) with 72 deaths have been reported across 20 states and the Federal Capital Territory. The majority of cases were reported from Edo (108) and Ondo (103) states. Twelve cases have been reported among healthcare workers in seven states.

Source: WHO

On 22 January 2019, the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) declared an outbreak of Lassa fever in the country. From 1 January to 27 January 2019, a total of 213 confirmed and two probable Lassa fever cases, with 42 deaths have been reported across 40 local government areas in 16 states.

Source: WHO

From 1 - 20 January 2019, a total of 136 confirmed cases have been reported across nine states.

Source: WHO

From 1 January to 13 January 2019, there were 60 confirmed cases. As of the 6 January, eight states (Edo, Ondo, Bauchi, Nasarawa Ebonyi, Plateau, Taraba and FCT) have recorded at least one confirmed case.

Source: State

Between 1 January 2018 to 2 December 2018, a total of 3229 suspected cases have been reported: 581 confirmed, 17 probable and 2631 negative. A total of 164 deaths have been reported: 147 confirmed cases, and 17 in probable cases. 9193 contacts have been identified from 23 states and are being followed up.

Source: State

As of 20 April 2018, WHO advises that from 1 January to 15 April 2018, a total of 1,849 suspected cases have been reported: 413 confirmed, nine probable, 1,422 negative and were classified as non cases, and five with laboratory results are pending. 114 deaths have been reported. 27 health workers have been infected since 1 January 2018, with eight deaths.

Source: WHO

Between 1 January and 8 April 2018, a total of 1,781 suspected cases have been reported from 20 states: 408 confirmed, nine probable, 351 negative and 13 awaiting results. 27 health workers, with six deaths, have been affected since the start of this outbreak.

Source: State

As of 23 March 2018, a cumulative total of 1,495 cases (376 confirmed) with 119 deaths have been reported January through 18 March 2018 across 19 states: Anambra, Bauchi, Benue, Delta, Ebonyi, Edo, Ekiti, Federal Capital Territory, Gombe, Imo, Kaduna, Kogi, Lagos, Nasarawa, Ondo, Osun, Plateau, Rivers, and Taraba. Healthcare workers have been affected during this outbreak (17 cases with four deaths).

Source: WHO

As 11 March 2018, a total of 1,386 cases (365 confirmed) with 114 deaths have been reported since December 2017 across 19 states: Edo, Ondo, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Anambra, Benue, Kogi, Imo, Plateau, Lagos, Taraba, Delta, Osun, Rivers, FCT, Gombe, Ekiti, and Kaduna. Among the cases are 16 healthcare workers.

Source: State

As of 4 March 2018, a total of 1121 suspected cases (353 confirmed, 8 probable and 37 awaiting laboratory results) with 110 deaths have now been reported. 

Source: State

As 25 February 2018, a total of 1,081 cases (317 confirmed) with 72 deaths have been reported since December 2017 across 18 states: Edo, Ondo, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Anambra, Benue, Kogi, Imo, Plateau, Lagos, Taraba, Delta, Osun, Rivers, FCT, Gombe, and Ekiti. Among the cases are 14 healthcare workers.

Source: State

As 18 February 2018, a total of 913 cases (272 confirmed) with 59 deaths have been reported since December 2017 across 17 states: Edo, Ondo, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Anambra, Benue, Kogi, Imo, Plateau, Lagos, Taraba, Delta, Osun, Rivers, FCT, and Gombe. Among the cases are 14 healthcare workers.

Source: State

As 11 February 2018, a total of 615 cases (193 confirmed) with 57 deaths have been reported since December 2017 across 17 states: Edo, Ondo, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Anambra, Benue, Kogi, Imo, Plateau, Lagos, Taraba, Delta, Osun, Rivers, FCT, and Gombe. Among the cases are 14 healthcare workers.

Source: State

Between 1 January and 4 February 2018, nearly 450 suspected cases were reported, of which 132 are laboratory confirmed Lassa fever. Of these, 43 deaths were reported, 37 of which were lab confirmed. Cases have been reported in 17 states.

Source: WHO

As of 28 January 2018, a total of 297 cases (77 confirmed) with 21 deaths have been reported in thirteen states (Edo, Ondo, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Anambra, Benue, Kogi, Imo, Plateau, Lagos, Taraba and Delta) between 1 and 28 January 2018. Ten healthcare workers are among the cases (10) and deaths (4).

Source: State

As of 24 January 2018, a total of 107 cases (61 confirmed) with 16 deaths have been reported in ten states (Edo, Ondo, Bauchi, Nasarawa, Ebonyi, Anambra, Benue, Kogi, Imo, Lagos) between 1 and 21 January 2018. Ten healthcare workers are among the cases (10) and deaths (3).

Source: State
Ebonyi

On 15 January 2018, four cases of Lassa fever in health workers, with three deaths, were confirmed.

Source: State
BauchiEdoKadunaNasarawaOndoPlateau

As of 24 December 2017, a total of 1,022 suspected cases and 127 deaths have been reported since December 2016. The outbreak is active in six states: Ondo, Edo, Plateau, Bauchi, Kaduna, and Nasarawa.

Source: State
Borno

As of 3 March 2017, the first case in Borno State since 1969 has been reported.

Source: WHO
02 September 2026

Dengue in Vanuatu

As of 31 August 2026, a total of 112 confirmed dengue cases have been reported in Vanuatu since 14 June 2026. The outbreak remains active, with ongoing local transmission in affected communities across South-West Efate, Shefa Province. The most affected areas continue to be Erakor (31%), Port Vila (22%), Eratap (21%), and Pango (16%). DENV-1 has been confirmed as the circulating serotype. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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Outbreak updates (latest first)

As of 10 August 2026, 76 cases of dengue have been confirmed in Vanuatu this year. DENV-1 remains the confirmed circulating serotype. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

Source: State

As of 2 July 2026, a total of 29 confirmed dengue cases have been reported in Vanuatu for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

Source: WHO
01 September 2026
Italy + Palermo

Diphtheria in Italy

On 20 August 2026, a fatal case of diphtheria has been confirmed in a child in Palermo, Sicily. A second probable case has been reported in another child who is unwell and is a contact of the first case. A further ten family members are reported to have tested positive, but remain well. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on diphtheria.

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01 September 2026
USA

Cyclosporiasis in USA

As of 24 August 2026, 17,180 confirmed locally acquired cyclosporiasis cases, including two deaths have been reported in 48 states and the district of Columbia in the USA. A further 11,844 cases are under investigation.

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Outbreak updates (latest first)

As of 11 August 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported 13,895 confirmed locally acquired cyclosporiasis cases in the USA since 1 May 2026.

Source: CDC

As of 28 July 2026, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had received reports of 6,707 laboratory confirmed domestic cases of cyclosporiasis since 1 May 2026. An additional 11,500 cases are under investigation. Many of the additional cases have been reported by Michigan and Ohio.

Source: CDC

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

Source: State
KentuckyMichiganOhioWest Virginia

As of 13 July 2026, more than 400 cases of Cyclospora have been reported from four states in connection with this multistate outbreak: Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia. Additional cases are under investigation. A specific food item as not yet been confirmed as the source.

Source: State
27 August 2026
Sweden + Västernorrland

Measles in Sweden

As of 27 August 2026, a total of 35 measles cases have been reported in Sweden in connection with the Ukult festival which took place between 30 July and 2 August 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.

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27 August 2026
France + Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Occitanie
Provence Alpes-Côte d’Azur

Dengue in France

As of 26 August 2026, five locally acquired cases of dengue have been reported in the Tarn and Herault (both in Occitanie), la Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) and Bouches-du-Rhône (Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur) departments in France. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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Outbreak updates (latest first)
Nouvelle-AquitaineOccitanie

As of 17 August 2026, four locally acquired cases of dengue have been reported in the Tarn and Herault (both in Occitanie), and Dordogne (Nouvelle-Aquitaine) regions in France. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

Source: State
Occitanie

On 20 July 2026, two locally acquired dengue cases were reported from the Occitanie region of France. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

Source: State
26 August 2026

Mpox in Taiwan

On 26 August 2026, Taiwan's Centers for Disease Control confirmed two locally acquired clade Ib mpox cases in 2026. These are the first locally acquired clade Ib mpox cases in Taiwan. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Mpox.

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Outbreak updates (latest first)

On 19 May 2026, Taiwan reported the first imported case of clade Ib mpox. The case had visited Thailand and reported unsafe sexual activity. Please see our Topics in Brief for further details on mpox.

Source: State
26 August 2026

Diphtheria in Australia

As of 26 August 2026, a total of 539 confirmed diphtheria cases have now been reported across Australia during 2026. The majority of cases have been reported in the Northern Territory (289 cases) and Western Australia (227 cases). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on diphtheria.

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Outbreak updates (latest first)

On 18 May 2026, the Australia Centre for Disease Control reported an increase in the number of diphtheria cases across Australia, with a total of 221 confirmed cases reported in 2026. The majority of cases have been reported in the Northern Territory (133 cases) and Western Australia (79 cases). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on diphtheria.

Source: Australia CDC

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