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Shamonda virus in France
On 22 October 2026, French health authorities reported the first ever known case of Shamonda virus (SHAV) infection in a human. The case was severely immunosuppressed and died in early October. Some brain complications prior to his death were likely linked to the infection. It is thought that the individual contracted the virus following a bite from a midge in the East of France, where the virus has been been circulating in animals (mainly cattle) since spring/summer 2026. Local health authorities have advised there is no risk to the general population at present as this appears to be an isolated and exceptional case. Please see World Organisation for Animal Health for further details on Shamonda virus.
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Afghanistan
The World Health Organization have reported 1,669 suspected cases (71 deaths) of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) across Afghanistan, Jan-Sept 2026. 220 cases were reported in September alone. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on CCHF.
The World Health Organization have reported 483 suspected cases (21 deaths) of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) during June 2026 alone. This represents a 174% increase compared to the 176 cases and nine deaths reported in the May 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on CCHF.
Source: WHOAs of 18 May 2026, 152 suspected cases (six deaths) of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) were reported during April 2026. This represents a 141% increase compared to 63 cases and five deaths reported in the March 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on CCHF.
Source: WHOAs of 8 November 2025, a total of 1,438 suspected cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) with 99 deaths, have been reported in Afghanistan in 2025. The highest cumulative incidence of suspected CCHF cases have been reported from Kabul, followed by Kapisa, Kunduz, Balkh, and Kandahar. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on CCHF.
Source: WHOAs of 21 June 2025, a total of 656 suspected cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) with 47 associated deaths have been reported from 12 provinces in 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on CCHF.
Source: WHOSince the beginning ot 2024, a total of 1,119 suspected cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever with 89 associated deaths have been reported. Most positive cases were reported from Kabul, Balkh and Kunduz.
Source: WHOAs of 29 June 2024, a total of 470 suspected cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), including 35 deaths, have been reported since the beginning of 2024.
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Usutu virus in Italy
As of 14 October 2026, a total of 18 Usutu virus cases have been reported in seven regions of Italy during 2026. Of these, eight have been reported in Lombardy, three in Lazio, two in Veneto and Marche and one case in each of Emilia-Romagna, Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Piedmont.
As of 9 September 2026, a total of 12 Usutu virus cases have been reported in six regions of Italy during 2026. Of these, seven have been reported in Lombardy, and one case has been reported in each of Emilia-Romagna, Veneto, Marche, Lazio and Piedmont.
Source: StateAs of 26 August 2026, a total of 10 Usutu virus cases have been reported in five regions of Italy during 2026.
Source: StateAs of 12 August 2026, a total of eight Usutu virus cases have been reported in four regions of Italy during 2026.
Source: StateAs of 28 July 2026, three cases of Usutu virus have been reported in Lombardy, Italy during 2026.
Source: StateCholera in Zambia
As of 21 October 2026, a total of 1,207 cases (207 confirmed cases and 25 deaths) have been reported in Zambia since the cholera outbreak was declared on 28 July 2026. Cases have been reported across 16 districts in six provinces with the highest numbers reported in Lusaka (658 cases) and Chibombo (258 cases) districts. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
As of 14 October 2026, a total of 909 cases, including 149 confirmed cases and 25 deaths, have been reported in Zambia since the cholera outbreak was declared on 28 July 2026. Cases have been reported across 12 districts in five provinces with the highest number of cases reported in Lusaka (457 cases) and Chibombo (221 cases) districts. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Source: StateOn 30 September 2026, Zambia's Ministry of Health declared a new cholera outbreak. As of 29 September 2026, there have been 304 cases, of which 62 cases have been laboratory confirmed, with 11 deaths. Cases have been reported in seven districts across five provinces. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Source: StateYellow fever in Ghana
As of 11 October 2026, 43 suspected cases (including three confirmed deaths) of yellow fever have been reported in the Upper West Region. Case numbers appear to peak in mid September. Monitoring in the region continues. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
As of 8 October 2026, Ghana's Ministry of Health has reported three confirmed fatal yellow fever cases in Upper West Region. An emergency response, including deployment of rapid response teams and a targeted vaccination campaign, is ongoing. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StatecVDPV2 in Kenya
One case of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 (cVDPV2) has been detected in Kenya, during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Ebola disease in Nigeria ex Uganda & DRC
On 20 October 2026, according to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare of Nigeria, one case of Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) has been confirmed in the Federal Capital Territory, in a woman with a recent travel history to Uganda. According to the Ugandan Ministry of Health this individual had travelled through Uganda from DRC. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Ebola disease in Kenya
As of 20 October 2026, nine cases of Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus), including one death have been confirmed in Kenya. Cases have all been detected in one cluster with epidemiological links to the first confirmed case imported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There is no evidence of transmission outside of this group. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
As of 18 October 2026, eight cases of Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus), including three cases in healthcare workers, have been confirmed in Kenya. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Source: StateAs of 15 October 2026, a second Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) case has been confirmed in Kenya, in a contact of the first case imported from the Democratic Republic of Congo. This second case remains in quarantine and is receiving treatment. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Source: United NationsOn 6 October 2026, the first confirmed case of Ebola disease (Bundibugyo virus) was reported in Kenya, imported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Contact tracing is in process. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Source: StateDiphtheria in Morocco
On 15 October 2026, the US Embassy and Consulate in Morocco stated that on 28 September 2026, the Ministry of Health of Morocco reported a small diphtheria outbreak, with clusters in multiple regions in Morocco. Health teams are tracing contacts and providing preventive treatment and vaccines. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on diphtheria.
West Nile virus in Albania
As of 16 October 2026, a total of seven cases of locally acquired West Nile virus have been reported in Albania during 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
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Please note that not all cases of disease or outbreaks are reported. In some countries, there may be limited surveillance and reporting processes in place so information can be difficult to obtain. Some diseases may only be reported if they occur outside of the usual recognised risk area or season, or they have been reported in greater than usual numbers. Outbreaks of those diseases included in the UK childhood vaccination programme are not usually reported unless the outbreak is unusual or unexpected.
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