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Updated guidelines for malaria prevention in travellers from the UK
UK Health Security Agency have published updated malaria guidelines for 2026
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Shigella and Salmonella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Worldwide dengue risk reminder
Dengue is a mosquito-spread virus found in tropical and subtropical world regions, including parts of mainland Europe
Summer travel advice
If you’re planning a holiday abroad this summer, see our simple travel tips for a safe and healthy trip
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) continues
Hantavirus cruise ship outbreak
WHO and UKHSA are monitoring a hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, with the risk to the UK public currently assessed as very low
Survey study for travellers and healthcare professionals on rabies risk
Please help us to learn more about knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies risk
Marburg virus disease in Uganda
On 30 June 2026, a confirmed case of Marburg virus disease was reported in Western Region, Uganda. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Marburg virus disease.
Hantavirus - cruise ship
On 2 July 2026, the final contact of a person exposed to hantavirus on the MV Hondius cruise ship completed their quarantine period, tested negative and returned home. No additional cases have been reported since 25 May 2026. As a result, the World Health Organization considers the outbreak of hantavirus over. A total of 13 cases (12 confirmed and one probable), including three deaths (two confirmed and one probable), were reported. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on hantavirus.
Ebola disease in DRC
As of 1 July 2026, 1,460 confirmed cases of Ebola disease with 447 deaths have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Shigellosis in India
As of 29 June 2026, a total of 273 confirmed cases of shigellosis, including seven deaths have been reported since the start of 2026. The outbreak is concentrated in northern Kerala. Please see UKHSA guidance for further information on shigella.
Zika in North Macedonia ex Maldives
On 19 June a case of Zika virus in Macedonia was confirmed in a traveller who had returned from the Maldives. This is the first confirmed case of Zika virus in Macedonia. The risk to the population is assessed as low. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Zika virus.
Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever in Iraq
As of 15 June 2026, 171 cases of Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF), including 11 deaths have been confirmed since the start of 2026. Cases have been reported across 15 governorates with Thi Qar being most severely affected. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever.
Yellow fever in Colombia
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.
Chikungunya in Seychelles
As of June 2026, over 166 chikungunya cases were reported from 13 different European countries in returning travellers from the Seychelles since November 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Dengue in Maldives
As of 1 June 2026, 2,969 cases of dengue have been reported in the Maldives since the start of 2026. This represents an increase compared to the same period in previous years. The ECDC have also reported at least 107 imported cases into Europe from the Maldives since 2025. Recent data shows a declining trend in these imported cases since spring 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
cVDPV1 in Ethiopia
In the week ending 24 June 2026, one circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) case was reported from Gambella, Ethiopia, with onset of paralysis on 16 May 2026. Five cVDPV1 cases have been reported in 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
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