UKHSA publishes travel-associated infections report
Case numbers of selected travel-associated infections reported in England, Wales and Northern Ireland during 2025
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IXCHIQ chikungunya vaccine: updates to restrictions of use
Following a safety review, the MHRA has published details of new precautions and contraindications for IXCHIQ
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of April 2026
Avloclor (chloroquine tablets) discontinued and Malarivon (chloroquine syrup) out of stock
Updated information for health professionals on the supply of chloroquine for malaria chemoprophylaxis
Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Falsified rabies vaccine: India
Falsified rabies vaccine was reported in India in 2025
Yellow 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.
Mpox in Central African Republic
As of 26 March 2026, clade Ib mpox has been reported in Central African Republic for the first time. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Yellow fever in Venezuela
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.
Dengue in New Caledonia
As of 23 March 2026, a total of 394 dengue cases have been reported in New Caledonia since January 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
Meningococcal disease in DRC
As of 13 March 2026, a total of 24 suspected cases (including three confirmed and nine deaths) of meningococcal disease have been reported from the Mangembo Health Zone of Kongo Central Province. Some cases have been confirmed as Neisseria meningitidis serogroup W135. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on meningococcal disease.
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Chikungunya in Madagascar
As of 8 February 2026, a total of 29 confirmed chikungunya cases have been reported in Madagascar since January 2026. Most cases have been reported from Mahajanga (21 cases), followed by Toamasina (7 cases) and Antsirabe (1 case). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Yellow fever in Colombia
As 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.
Chikungunya in Suriname
As of 4 March 2026, a total of 1,357 confirmed cases of chikungunya (one death and another under investigation) have been reported from Suriname since the outbreak was declared in late January 2026. Confirmed cases have been reported from eight districts: Paramaribo, Paramaribo, Marowijne, Wanica, Nickerie, Commewijne; Tamansari, Richelieu, Para and Coronie. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Mpox in Réunion
As of 20 March 2026, seven confirmed mpox cases clade Ib (three of which were imported from Madagascar) have been reported in Réunion for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Meningococcal disease in United Kingdom
As of 23 March 2026, a total of 20 confirmed meningococcal disease cases, with two deaths, have been reported in Kent. 19 of these cases have been confirmed as group B meningococcal disease. A further nine suspected cases are under investigation, bringing the total to 29 cases. A targeted vaccination programme has started and preventative antibiotic treatment is being offered to possible contacts as a precautionary measure. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on meningococcal disease.
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