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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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11 June 2026
Australia + Western Australia

Murray Valley encephalitis in Australia

On 10 June 2026, local health authorities in Western Australia reported a death from Murray Valley encephalitis (MVE). The case was likely exposed in the West Kimberley region. Health surveillance programs continue to detect MVE activity across the Kimberley and Pilbara regions. Travellers should avoid mosquito bites.

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11 June 2026

Mpox in Madagascar

Between 18 December 2025 and 9 June 2026, a total of 2,000 confirmed mpox cases and seven deaths have been reported in Madagascar. Clade Ib mpox has been detected amongst confirmed cases. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.

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Hantavirus in Tristan de Cunha ex cruise ship

As of 10 May 2026, the UK Health Security Agency have confirmed a case of Andes virus linked to MV Hondius cruise ship outbreak on Tristan de Cunha. This case was previously noted as a probable case and does not alter the total of 13 cases (three deaths) linked to this outbreak. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on hantavirus.

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Ebola disease in DRC

As of 8 June 2026, 598 confirmed cases of Ebola disease and 115 deaths have been reported in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.

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Cholera in DRC

As of 11 May 2026, a total of 26,750 cholera cases, with 783 deaths, have been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo for 2026. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on cholera.

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09 June 2026

Yellow fever in Brazil

As of 1 June 2026, a total of 11 confirmed yellow fever cases, including six deaths, have been reported in Brazil for 2026. Most cases (nine) were reported in Sao Paulo state. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.

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08 June 2026

Ebola disease in Uganda

As of 6 June 2026, 19 confirmed cases of Ebola disease and two deaths have been reported in Uganda. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.

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08 June 2026
Mayotte + Chirongui
Bandrele
Dembeni

Malaria in Mayotte

Since January 2026, and as of 21 May 2026, 171 cases of Plasmodium falciparum malaria have been reported in Mayotte. Of these, 97 cases were imported, 63 were suspected to be locally acquired, and 11 were of unknown origin. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on malaria.

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08 June 2026
Malawi + Southern Region

cVDPV2 in Malawi

In the week ending 2 June 2026, one cVDPV2 case was reported from Malawi, with onset of paralysis on 22 December 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.

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08 June 2026
Liberia + Grand Cape Mount

Yellow fever in Liberia

On 5 June 2026, the World Health Organization reported that following a confirmed yellow fever case in Grand Cape Mount County, a reactive yellow fever vaccination campaign was conducted. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.

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