Hajj 1447H: 2026
Information for pilgrims performing Hajj in 2026
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
Ebola disease in DRC and Uganda
The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed an outbreak of Ebola disease (EBOD) in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with imported cases in Uganda and declared this a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC)
Survey study for travellers and healthcare professionals on rabies risk
Please help us to learn more about knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding rabies risk
Heading abroad to watch the FIFA Football World Cup?
Plan ahead and be aware of potential health risks
Getting to grips with dengue
A recording of this session is now available
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RCN and NaTHNaC 9th Joint Travel Health Conference 2026
Registration for this event is now open
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Royal College of Nursing
Country Information updates: Measles
NaTHNaC has reviewed the measles risk for travellers and updated TravelHealthPro country-specific information pages with new measles guidance
Celebrating Pride abroad?
Be aware of risks, look after your health, get appropriate vaccinations and take condoms with you when you attend international Pride events
Mefloquine shortage
Shortage of 250mg mefloquine (Lariam) antimalarial tablets in the United Kingdom (UK) until the end of May 2026
Yellow fever update
Yellow fever cases continue to be reported in Africa and South America
Hantavirus - cruise ship
As of 27 May 2026, a total of 13 cases of Andes virus (eleven confirmed and two probable), including three deaths, have been reported in relation to the outbreak which began on the MV Hondius cruise ship. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on hantavirus.
Ebola disease in DRC
As of 27 May 2026, 125 confirmed and 906 suspected cases of Ebola disease, with 17 confirmed and 223 suspected deaths have been reported from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Ebola disease in Uganda
On 29 May 2026, two new cases of Ebola disease have been confirmed in Uganda. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to nine, including one death. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
Mpox in Colombia
As of 25 May 2026, three cases of clade Ib mpox have been reported in Colombia. Previous cases reported in Colombia have reported travel history to Spain and Belgium. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further information on mpox.
Mpox in Slovakia
As of 25 May 2026, five cases of clade Ib mpox have been reported in Slovakia. These are the first reports of confirmed clade I mpox in Slovakia. On 13 April 2026, a case of clade I mpox in Poland was reported with travel history to Slovakia. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further information on mpox.
Mpox in USA
Since November 2024, and as of 22 May 2026, 20 cases of clade I mpox have been reported in the United States. Clade Ib mpox has been sequenced from clade I cases in the US. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further information on mpox.
Measles in Japan
As of 20 May 2026, a total of 498 measles cases have been reported in Japan for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on measles.
Lassa fever in Nigeria
As of 10 May 2026, a total of 793 confirmed Lassa fever cases, with 5,034 suspected, five probable cases and 204 deaths, have been reported across 23 states in Nigeria for 2026. This includes 45 cases in health workers. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Lassa fever.
Diphtheria in Australia
On 18 May 2026, the Australia Centre for Disease Control reported an increase in the number of diphtheria cases across Australia, with a total of 221 confirmed cases reported in 2026. The majority of cases have been reported in the Northern Territory (133 cases) and Western Australia (79 cases). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on diphtheria.
Ebola disease in Germany ex DRC
On 22 May 2026, the Charite University Hospital in Berlin reported that a US citizen medically evacuated from the Democratic Republic of the Congo with Ebola disease, has tested positive for Bundibugyo virus. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.




