Polio: Public Health Emergency of International Concern
An update on the polio Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)
Spring travel advice
Planning a spring break? Check out our travel tips for a healthy trip
Travel during Ramadan
Traveling abroad during Ramadan is a rewarding experience, but can also present challenges; here are some tips for careful preparation to ensure a safe and healthy trip
IXCHIQ chikungunya vaccine: updates to restrictions of use
Following a safety review, the MHRA has published details of new precautions and contraindications for IXCHIQ
Travelling for Carnival
Follow our advice for a safe and healthy trip
NECTM10
The abstract submission deadline for NECTM10 has been extended until 15 March 2026
Northern European Conference on Travel Medicine
Falsified rabies vaccine: India
Falsified rabies vaccine was reported in India in 2025
Shigella and Salmonella cases reported in travellers returning from Cape Verde
A food and water hygiene reminder
Marburg virus disease in Ethiopia
On 26 January 2026, the Ministry of Health of Ethiopia declared the end of the Marburg virus disease outbreak
Lunar New Year 2026: Travel advice
Celebrating Lunar New Year abroad? Plan ahead to enjoy a safe trip during this popular worldwide public holiday
Mpox in Austria
Since 1 Feb 2026 and as of 12 March 2026, six cases of clade Ib mpox have been reported in Austria. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Mpox in Sweden
Since 1 Feb 2026 and as of 12 March 2026, seven cases of clade Ib mpox have been reported in Sweden. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.
Yellow fever in Peru
As of 13 March 2026, two yellow fever cases have been reported in the department of Madre de Dios. Seven further cases are under investigation from various departments. 49 cases of yellow fever (19 deaths) were reported in Peru during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
Yellow fever in Bolivia
As of 13 March 2026, one yellow fever death has been reported in La Paz department. Eight confirmed cases of yellow fever (two deaths) were reported in Bolivia during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on yellow fever.
West Nile virus in Anguilla
As of 11 March 2026, a locally acquired (autochthonous) case of West Nile virus was reported in Anguilla. This is the first human case of West Nile virus reported from Anguilla. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on West Nile virus.
Chikungunya in Bolivia
As of 13 March 2026, 5,371 cases of chikungunya have been reported from Bolivia in 2026. Cases have been reported from the departments of Santa Cruz (4,500), Cochabamba (303), Tarija (332), Chuquisaca (81) and La Paz (68). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on chikungunya.
Hepatitis A in Hong Kong
Between September 2025 and February 2026, a cluster of 24 cases of hepatitis A have been reported in Hong Kong. Around 60% of cases have been recorded in individuals identifying as men who have sex with men (MSM). Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on hepatitis A.
Dengue in Maldives
Between 1 and 31 January 2026, 631 cases of dengue were reported from the Maldives. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on dengue.
CVDPV3 in Nigeria
As of 4 March 2026, a case of circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 3 (cVDPV3) has been reported with an onset of paralysis reported on 3 January 2026. Five cases of cVDPV3 were reported in Nigeria during 2025. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on polio.
Mpox in Comoros
As of 9 March 2026, 28 confirmed cases of mpox (clade Ib) have been reported in Comoros. Please see our Topics in Brief article for further details on mpox.



