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Yellow fever update
Yellow fever cases continue to be reported in Africa and South America
Changes to country yellow fever certificate requirements
Important reminder to look out for updates to country yellow fever certificate requirements
Yellow fever vaccine: supply update
Temporary disruption in supply of yellow fever vaccine (Stamaril) in the UK
NaTHNaC email service: Travel vaccine certificate enquiries
Email service for health professionals and travellers
Yellow fever pre-vaccination checklist updated
Updates to the pre-vaccination checklist have been made in line with the new 'green book' yellow fever chapter
Further update to 'green book' yellow fever chapter
Information about reinforcing doses of yellow fever vaccine has been updated in Immunisation against infectious disease
International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis: new supplier contact details
Updated information on ICVP supply
Zoonoses (diseases from animals) in travellers
A zoonotic disease is one that spreads between animals and humans and has the potential to be an increasing problem for travellers
New: Yellow Fever Vaccination Centre (YFVC) search locator map
A new search option is now available
Yellow fever: updated country certificate requirements, 2022
The WHO has published updated country requirements for a yellow fever International Certificate of Vaccination or Prophylaxis
Yellow fever vaccination: important new guidance for health professionals
Public Health England has published guidance for health professionals managing clinical incidents or adverse vaccine associated events related to yellow fever vaccination
Review of serious adverse events following yellow fever vaccination
New recommendations for clinical practice with strengthened measures to minimise the risk of serious and fatal reactions post vaccination are published
Nigeria: phase out of yellow card
Clarification from Nigeria and the World Health Organization on introduction of the electronic 'yellow card'
Factsheets
Diseases spread by insects and ticks in the American continent (the Americas)
Depending on the destination, travellers may be at risk of a number of different diseases
'Getting to Grips...' online events and video guides
Online guides and webinar sessions for health professionals interested in travel health
Yellow fever pre-vaccination checklist
A checklist for travellers to be used during the travel health consultation to assist yellow fever vaccine risk assessment
Yellow fever vaccine: contraindications and precautions reminder
A reminder for health professionals to use to assist yellow fever vaccine risk assessment
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is caused by a virus, which circulates between infected monkeys or humans and mosquitoes
Topics
Yellow fever
Yellow fever is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes causing a spectrum of disease from mild to severe symptoms
Outbreaks
Yellow fever in Ghana
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.
Yellow fever in Côte d'Ivoire
Between 1 January and 23 August 2026, a total of 14 yellow fever cases, with two deaths, have been reported in eight health districts of Côte d'Ivoire. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
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Yellow fever in Venezuela
As of 29 August 2026, a total of nine yellow fever cases, with three deaths, have been reported in four states of Venezuela during 2026: Aragua, Barinas, Lara and Monagas. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
As of 13 March 2026, a total of 38 confirmed cases of yellow fever (including 19 deaths) have been reported in Venezuela since January 2025. Cases have been reported from Amazonas, Apure, Aragua, Barinas, Bolívar, Carabobo, Cojedes, Guárico, Lara, Mérida, Monagas, Portuguesa, Táchira, and Trujillo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: PAHOAs of 25 February 2026, a total of 36 confirmed yellow fever cases have been reported in Venezuela since this outbreak began in June 2025. These cases were in 42 municipalities across 14 states. 61% of cases have been reported in Apure, Táchira, Lara, Mérida, Barinas, Portuguesa, Cojedes and Guárico. Cases have been noted in parts of Lara and Aragua states where yellow fever vaccination is not usually recommended. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateAs of 25 February 2026, a total of 36 confirmed yellow fever cases have been reported in Venezuela since this outbreak began in June 2025. These cases were in 42 municipalities across 14 states. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateYellow fever in Colombia
As of 28 July 2026, a total of 56 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 28 deaths, have been reported since the start of the year. This brings the total confirmed cases since 2024 to 204 (91 deaths). The Department of Tolima has reported the majority of cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
As of 28 June 2026, a total of 53 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 26 deaths, have been reported since the start of the year. This brings the total confirmed cases since 2024 to 201 (89 deaths). The Department of Tolima has reported the majority of cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateAs of 14 June 2026, a total of 51 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 24 deaths have been reported since the start of the year. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateIn 2026, up to 6 April, 35 confirmed yellow fever cases including 18 deaths have been reported in Colombia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateAs of 17 March 2026, 390 probable and 30 confirmed cases of yellow fever have been reported in Colombia during 2026. All cases so far in 2026 have been reported in Tolima. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateAs of 8 February 2026, a total of 168 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 76 deaths, have now been reported in Colombia since this outbreak began in 2024. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateBetween 2024 and 21 January 2026, a total of 157 confirmed yellow fever cases, including 70 deaths, were reported in Colombia. The departments of Caldas, Caquetá, Cauca, Guaviare, Huila, Meta, Nariño, Putumayo, Tolima and Vaupes have all reported fatal cases. Tolima department remains the most affected with 137 cases (55 deaths). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateBetween 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.
Source: StateAs of 19 October 2025, a total of 136 confirmed yellow fever cases (60 deaths), have been reported in Colombia during 2024/25. The majority of cases have been reported in Tolima Department with 116 cases and 45 deaths. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateAs of 23 September 2025, a total of 134 confirmed yellow fever cases (58 deaths), have been reported in Colombia during 2025. The majority of cases have been reported in Tolima Department with 114 cases and 43 deaths. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateAs of 31 July 2025, a total of 125 confirmed yellow fever cases, and 53 deaths, have now been reported in Colombia. The majority of cases have been reported in Tolima Department with 105 cases and 38 deaths. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateAs of 23 July 2025, a total of 103 confirmed yellow fever cases, with 37 deaths, have now been reported in Tolima Department. A public vaccination campaign is ongoing, with more than 728,000 doses of yellow fever vaccine administered. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateAs of 26 May 2025, a total of 97 cases of yellow fever have been reported since the start of 2024. Most cases have been reported in Tolima (78 cases). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateAs of 29 April 2025, the Ministry of Health have reported 83 yellow fever cases, including 37 deaths, since the start of 2024. 60 of these cases (24 deaths) have been recorded in 2025. 10 departments have reported cases with Tolima and Putumayo most affected. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateOn 15 April 2025, the local authorities in Tolima reported a total of 57 yellow fever cases, with 23 deaths, in the department. Local vaccination campaigns are underway in Tolima. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateOn 27 March 2025, the local authorities in Tolima reported a total of 44 yellow fever cases, with 19 deaths, in Tolima. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateAs of 11 March 2025, a total of 40 confirmed yellow fever cases, with 19 deaths, have been reported in Colombia since 2024. The outbreak is still active in Tolima, where 29 cases and 12 deaths have been recorded between September 2024 and February 2025. Cases have also been confirmed in Caquetá, Huila, Nariño, Putumayo and Vaupés. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: PAHOAs of 14 February 2025, a total of eight confirmed cases of yellow fever, with two deaths have been reported in the department of Tolima since the beginning of 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: PAHOOn 11 February 2025, the local authorities in Tolima issued an 'Orange' hospital alert due to an increase in yellow fever cases reported in Tolima since 2024. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateIn 2024, a total of 23 confirmed cases of yellow fever were reported, including 13 deaths. Since the start of 2025, a total of eight confirmed cases have been reported, including two deaths. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: PAHOAs of 7 November 2024, 26 cases of yellow fever have been reported during 2024. Most cases have been reported from Tolima province. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateYellow fever in Brazil
As of 23 July 2026, a total of 15 confirmed yellow fever cases including eight deaths have been reported in Brazil. Most (11 cases) have been reported in Sao Paulo state. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
As of 1 June 2026, a total of 11 confirmed yellow fever cases, including six deaths, have been reported in Brazil for 2026. Most cases (nine) were reported in Sao Paulo state. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateOn 14 May 2026, two deaths from yellow fever were reported in the Vale de Paraiba region of Sao Paolo state. This brings the total number of cases in the state during 2026 to nine, including five deaths. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateYellow fever in Liberia
On 21 June 2026, a confirmed case of yellow fever was reported in Grand Gedeh county, Liberia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
On 5 June 2026, the World Health Organization reported that following a confirmed yellow fever case in Grand Cape Mount County, a reactive yellow fever vaccination campaign was conducted. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: WHOYellow fever in Ecuador
On 25 April 2026, Ecuador's Ministry of Health reported a fatal human case of yellow fever in an 11-year-old child in Joya de los Sachas Canton, Orellana Province. This is the first human case of yellow fever in Ecuador in nine months. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Between 1 January 2025 and 21 June 2025, 10 confirmed cases of yellow fever and eight deaths have been reported from Ecuador. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateIn 2025, up to 23 May 2025, 8 confirmed yellow fever cases and 6 deaths were reported in Ecuador. Most cases have been reported in Zamora Chinchipe Province (4 cases), and amongst males (6 cases). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateOn 28 April 2025, the Ministry of Public Health in Ecuador reported a total of three confirmed cases of yellow fever in the country. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateYellow fever in Bolivia
Between 1 January and 21 April 2026, a total of five cases of yellow fever have been reported in Bolivia with two deaths. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
As of 13 March 2026, one yellow fever death has been reported in La Paz department. Eight confirmed cases of yellow fever (two deaths) were reported in Bolivia during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: PAHOAs of 16 May 2025, a total of three confirmed yellow fever cases, with one death, have been reported in Bolivia for 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: WHOYellow fever in Trinidad and Tobago
On 24 March 2026, the Trinidad and Tobago Ministry of Health reported a confirmed detection of yellow fever in a deceased monkey. No human cases have been detected. Health authorities are conducting surveillance and vector control measures in the area where the monkey was found. The last significant yellow fever outbreak in Trinidad occurred in 1979. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Yellow fever in Peru
As of 13 March 2026, two yellow fever cases have been reported in the department of Madre de Dios. Seven further cases are under investigation from various departments. 49 cases of yellow fever (19 deaths) were reported in Peru during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Between 1 January and 24 April 2025, 32 confirmed cases of yellow fever and 11 deaths have been reported from Peru. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: PAHOAs of 26 March 2025, 18 cases of yellow fever and eight deaths have been reported from Peru in 2025. The Districts of Huanuco, San Martin and Amazonas have reported cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: PAHOIn 2024, a total of 19 confirmed cases including nine deaths were reported. Since the start of 2025, one confirmed fatal case has been reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: PAHOAs of 29 July 2024, a total of 16 confirmed yellow fever cases, including seven deaths, have been reported in 2024.
Source: PAHOYellow fever in Costa Rica ex Peru
On 12 October 2025, authorities in Costa Rica reported a confirmed yellow fever case in an American traveller who recently visited Amazon regions of Peru, before travelling to Costa Rica on 8 October 2025. According to available information, this traveller did not have a yellow fever vaccine. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
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Yellow fever in Angola
On 6 July 2025, the Angola Ministry of Health reported 7 confirmed yellow fever cases to the World Health Organization. The cases were confirmed from samples collected through routine surveillance between July 2024 and February 2025. The confirmed cases were reported from 5 provinces: Luanda, Benguela, Malanje, Huíla, and Huambo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
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Yellow fever in Brazil
Between 1 January and 24 April 2025, 102 confirmed cases of yellow fever and 41 deaths have been reported from four states in Brazil. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Between 1 January and 26 March 2025, 81 confirmed cases of yellow fever and 31 deaths have been reported from four states in Brazil. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: PAHOAs of 7 March 2025, a total of 15 confirmed and six suspected yellow fever cases have been reported in Pará. A further seven cases are under investigation. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Source: StateOn the 2 February 2025, the Brazilian Ministry of Health warned of an increased risk of yellow fever (YF) in São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Roraima and Tocantins states. Since July 2024, there have been eight confirmed human cases of YF, in the states of São Paulo (7) and Minas Gerais (1) including four deaths. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
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