Ebola disease in DRC and Uganda
The World Health Organization has confirmed an outbreak of Ebola disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo with imported cases in Uganda and declared this a public health emergency of international concern
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
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Getting to grips with dengue
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RCN and NaTHNaC 9th Joint Travel Health Conference 2026
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Online 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
Rabies in Italy ex Morocco
On 29 May 2026 health authorities reported detection of rabies in a dog in Vittorio Veneto, Italy. The dog had been imported illegally from Morocco. Authorities announced mandatory rabies vaccination for all dogs and cats in the municipality. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on rabies.
Ebola disease in DRC
As of 1 June 2026, the Democratic Republic of the Congo's Ministry of Health (MoH) reports 344 confirmed Bundibugyo virus cases, with 60 confirmed deaths, and 116 suspected cases, as part of the ongoing Ebola outbreak. The number of suspected cases has been revised following the removal of confirmed and negative cases. According to the MoH, 23 new confirmed cases were reported on 1 June 2026. The provinces of Ituri, North-Kivu and South-Kivu have been affected. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola.
cVDPV1 in Madagascar
As of 27 May 2026, one circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 1 (cVDPV1) case was reported in Madagascar, with onset of paralysis on 4 April 2026, from Sud-Ouest province. It is the first cVDPV1 case reported from the country since 2023 and is genetically linked to a virus detected in the country in 2022. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Ebola disease in Uganda
As of 2 June 2026, a total of 15 confirmed Ebola disease cases, with one confirmed death, have been reported in Uganda. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on Ebola disease.
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.
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.
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