Marburg virus disease, Mpox and Oropouche outbreaks
Marburg virus disease has been reported in Ethiopia. Multi-country outbreaks of mpox clade I and Oropouche are ongoing. Keep up to date with these links if you are travelling to affected areas.
Ebola disease in DRC
On 1 December 2025, the Democratic Republic of the Congo declared the outbreak of Ebola disease over
Off on a winter break? Check our winter travel advice before you go
Remember to think ahead when planning a winter break
Avloclor (chloroquine tablets) discontinued and Malarivon (chloroquine syrup) out of stock
Updated information for health professionals on the supply of chloroquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis
Shigella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
The World Health Organization has reported a Marburg virus disease outbreak in Ethiopia
Travelling to West Africa to celebrate 'Detty December'?
Take care of your health and don't forget malaria risks if travelling to West Africa this December to take part in cultural celebrations
Country Information updates: meningococcal disease
NaTHNaC has reviewed the country-specific meningococcal disease information and meningococcal (meningitis) ACWY vaccine recommendations for United Kingdom (UK) travellers on the TravelHealthPro website
Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Country Information updates: cholera
NaTHNaC has reviewed the country-specific cholera information and vaccine recommendations for United Kingdom (UK) travellers on the TravelHealthPro website
Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation report 2025
The World Health Organization have published a report on the current global situation of chikungunya virus disease (CHIKV)
Chikungunya in Hong Kong
As of 9 December 2025, a total of ten locally acquired cases of chikungunya have been reported in Hong Kong in 2025. Investigations revealed that five locally acquired cases had visited the Tsing Yi Nature Trails. The trails have been closed to the public until further notice. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Otjozondjupa
Cholera in Namibia
As of 3 December 2025, a total of 24 cholera cases (13 confirmed) and one death have been reported for 2025 in Kunene and Otjozondjupa regions. Prior to 2025, the last reported cholera outbreak was in 2014. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.
Mpox in Greece
On 8 December 2025, the World Health Organization reported the first detection of mpox clade Ib in Greece. This case was confirmed in an adult with recent history of travel to the Middle East. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Dengue in Mauritania
As of 3 December 2025, a total of 7,280 dengue cases (4,050 confirmed) and one death, have been reported since this outbreak began in May 2025. Serotypes DENV-1 and DENV-2 have been identified. Cases have been reported in 13 out of 15 regions countrywide, with 35% of confirmed cases in South Nouakchott region. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
MERS-CoV in France
On 4 December 2025, French health authorities reported two confirmed, travel-associated Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV) cases. Both travellers had visited the Arabian Peninsula. These are the first imported MERS-CoV cases detected in France since 2013. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on MERS-CoV.
Mpox in United Kingdom
On 8 December 2025, the UK Health Security Agency reported that testing (genomic sequencing) has identified a new recombinant mpox virus, with elements of clade Ib and IIb mpox. This is not unexpected, but highlights the continued potential for mpox virus to evolve and the importance of surveillance. This case was diagnosed in England in an individual who recently visited Asia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Hawassa
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
As of 4 December 202, the Ministry of Health in Ethiopia have reported 13 confirmed cases of Marburg virus disease with 8 deaths. As of 5 December the UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel within 5km of the towns of Jinka and Hawassa due to the ongoing Marburg outbreak.
Leptospirosis in Jamaica
As of 26 November 2025 a total of 18 confirmed cases of leptospirosis have been reported following Hurricane Melissa. Please see our Topics in Brief article below for further details on leptospirosis.
Dengue in Sri Lanka
As of 23 November 2025, a total of 45,422 dengue cases have been reported in Sri Lanka during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Shigella sonnei in Cape Verde
The UK Health Security Agency is currently investigating an increase in reports of Shigella sonnei infection in travellers. The majority of cases report travel to Cape Verde. An outbreak of Shigella sonnei was also reported in Cape Verde in 2022, with cases occurring in travellers from a number of European countries including the UK.
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