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Ebola and Oropouche outbreaks

Ebola cases have been reported in Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda. A multi-country outbreak of Oropouche is ongoing. Keep up to date with the news and outbreak information if you are travelling to affected areas.

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Ebola disease in France ex DRC

On 24 June 2026, French Health authorities reported a confirmed case of Ebola disease in a doctor returning from humanitarian aid work in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.

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24 June 2026

Lassa fever in Liberia

As of 14 June 2026, 23 cases (nine deaths) of Lassa fever have been reported since the start of the year. Bong, Bassa, and Nimba counties are reported to be experiencing outbreaks. 242 confirmed Lassa fever cases including 75 deaths have been reported in Liberia since January 2022. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.

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24 June 2026

Dengue in Samoa

As of 14 June 2026, a total of 19,764 confirmed and 16,550 clinically diagnosed dengue cases, with nine deaths have been reported in Samoa since this outbreak began in January 2025. DENV-1 and DENV-2 have been confirmed as circulating in Samoa. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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24 June 2026
Nigeria + Borno

Cholera in Nigeria

Between 1 May 2026 and 18 June 2026, a total of 13,234 cases of cholera (108 deaths) have been reported across 17 local government areas in Borno State. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.

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Ebola disease in DRC

As of 22 June 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ministry of Health (MoH) reports 1,094 confirmed cases (277 deaths) caused by Bundibugyo virus, in the ongoing Ebola disease outbreak. Ituri, North-Kivu and South-Kivu provinces have been affected. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.

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23 June 2026
India + Kerala

Nipah virus in India

As of 12 June 2026, the Kerala Health Department confirmed one case of Nipah virus infection in India. Contact tracing and public health preventive measures are ongoing. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Nipah virus disease.

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23 June 2026

Dengue in Sri Lanka

As of 22 June 2026, Sri Lanka has reported 47,530 dengue cases, with 29 deaths, in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.

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22 June 2026
Spain + Salamanca

Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Spain

Since the beginning of 2026 and as of 17 June, one confirmed case of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever has been reported in Salamanca, Spain. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.

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22 June 2026

Ebola disease in Uganda

As of 21 June 2026, 20 confirmed cases of Ebola disease including two deaths have been reported in Uganda. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.

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16 June 2026

Yellow fever in Colombia

As 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.

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